All People articles
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Analysis & InsightZero-hours consultation: ‘There is still a lot up for grabs’
With the government looking to end ‘one-sided flexibility’, the hospitality sector needs to ‘outshout the unions’ to ensure the employment law changes coming in next year reflect operational reality
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NewsClive Chesser steps down from PureGym
The global gym operator has appointed former CFO Alex Wood as CEO, as Chesser leaves his role after two years with the company
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Analysis & InsightTipping rate falls but value goes up
Analysis of more than one million transactions found that the proportion of UK hospitality customers leaving a tip fell from 10.9% to 5.5% over the period from June 2024 to February 2026, according to Paynt
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NewsMowgli CFO joins Buxton Brewery
Matthew Peck joins the Peak District brewery as it embarks on a new phase of strategic expansion which includes new openings as part of its target to reach £10m in turnover by 2028.
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NewsKFC’s Rob Swain: ‘The ability to create social mobility is one of hospitality’s greatest strengths’
More needs to be done to help young people take that first step into work, KFC’s UK & Ireland GM has said in response to the current NEET crisis.
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NewsGail’s appoints international MD
The rapidly expanding bakery chain has appointed McWin partner and head of foodservice Harry Goss as its first international managing director.
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NewsGeorgie and Sam Pearman step away from Cubitt House
The Pearmans joined the business in 2021 and have helped grow Cubitt House across the capital, before the business was recently acquired by Young’s
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NewsDomino’s NED steps down
Mitesh Patel has stepped down from his role as an independent non-executive director after joining the Domino’s board in June 2024
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NewsGreggs strengths board with new non-exec
Ikdeep Singh will join the board on 1 July 2026, as independent non-executive director, and brings with him significant leadership experience in global consumer businesses
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NewsÉadaoin McDonagh steps down as COO of White Rabbit Projects
McDonagh has also left her role as MD at Lina Stores after more than eight years with the business, where she led multi-brand operations across the UK and international markets
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NewsSubway promotes Ahmed Rawi to director of business development, EMEA
Rawi joined the sandwich giant as head of franchise performance in September 2024, with his previous experience including AmRest, Papa Johns, and KellyDeli
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NewsFive Guys Europe appoints new property director
Stephen Holloway joins the burger chain to lead its property team across the UK, France, Spain & Germany as it looks to expand across multiple channels
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InterviewsInternal comms a key area of focus for new tech solutions
Investment in tech solutions that can improve internal communications emerged as one of the key focuses for people teams, in a panel session on human capital management at MCA’s Hostech Conference.
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Weekend PressFormer M&S boss drafted in to help ministers tackle NEET crisis
Marc Bolland has been tasked with expanding opportunities for young people and delivering the government’s ‘youth guarantee’ for every person aged 18 to 21 to have access to employment, training or education, Sky News reports
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NewsMarcel Khan to step down as Fulham Shore CEO
His departure follows the CVA and restructure of Franco Manca and the sale of The Real Greek, earlier this month, with Fulham Shore CFO Colin Berry understood to be leading the business on an interim basis.
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NewsJason Cotta steps down as Arcturus CEO
He leaves the group to pursue new opportunities after joining TriSpan in November 2024 to lead the formation of its Asian restaurant platform, Arcturus, which brought together its Pho, Rosa’s Thai and Mowgli brands
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NewsPopeyes launches ‘university’ to support staff development
The fast-growing QSR brand will offer nationally recognised qualifications through a new apprenticeship programme and pathways to support progression
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NewsMarket Halls appoints new sales & marketing director
Emma Weekes joins during a busy period of growth for the food hall operator, which plans to reach 10 sites by 2028 and deliver £100m revenue within two years
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NewsScott Grimbleby steps down from COO role at Turtle Bay
MCA understands Grimbleby left his role on 14 April, just over one year after joining the Caribbean-inspired restaurant group in March 2025
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NewsWells & Co appoints new people director
Jody Bennett will join the family-owned brewer and pub operator, from her current role at Brewhouse & Kitchen, next month