Prezzo, the listed restaurant group led by Jonathan Kaye, has appointed industry veteran David Street as its new director of property.
Street, who has previously worked for Whitbread as property director and acquisitions director and more recently acted as property consultant to Prezzo and Novus Leisure, will be responsible for the acquisition of new sites across the UK and the management of the existing estate.
The company currently operates 216 restaurants under its eponymous brand, Chimichanga and new concept, Cleaver.
Earlier this year, the group said that its property pipeline for 2013 was largely finalised and plans for next year and beyond were taking shape. It anticipates opening 25 new restaurants by the end of this year.
Kaye said: “I am delighted that David has joined the company as director of property. He has a wealth of experience and will be a valuable asset to the business as we continue to grow and open new restaurants across the UK.”
