Human Resources
Nine in ten hospo leaders expect staff shortages this year after COVID-19, Brexit: survey
Nine in ten hospo leaders expect staff shortages this year after COVID-19, Brexit: survey
Drops in staff productivity are also a concern.
Chilango appoints Nigel Sherwood as non-executive board director
He has held senior roles in Shake Shack, Nando’s and Pizza Hut UK.
Domino’s hiring 5,000 chefs, delivery drivers in response to ‘strong’ demand
The move comes amidst growing concerns about labour shortages after Brexit and COVID-19.
Thunderbird Fried Chicken appoints Nick Moule as operations head
He held senior roles in both M&B and more recently Stonegate, where he headed up the Common Room and Sports Bar & Grill.
Starbucks offers 400 new jobs as restrictions gradually ease
Positions will be available across almost 200 sites.
Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones joins Deliveroo as non-executive director
She founded Café Rouge with Roger Myers in 1989.
Pizza Express hiring 1,000 workers as restaurants start reopening
The chain reopened 118 of its restaurants on 12 April.
200 Degrees Coffee appoints Will Kenney as new commercial director
He is tasked with managing and driving all commercial aspects of the business.
Popeyes appoints Tom Crowley as UK chief executive
He brings more than 20 years’ experience leading UK pub, casual dining and QSR brands.
Wagamama chief Emma Woods to step down
Thomas Heier will assume the CEO position by 1 June.
KFC U.S. marketing chief Andrea Zahumensky steps down
She is credited with elevating the brand with leading marketing activations.
A Dose of Reality: the Challenges of Managing a Partially Vaccinated Workforce
Written by Daniel Parker, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood.
Wasabi names Kate Lucas as first managing director for grocery division
The move comes as its products in Sainsbury’s stores see a 96% surge in value sales to £14.7 million year-on-year.
Costa Coffee seeks sustainability lead
This follows the departure of Oliver Rosevear from his environment head role.
Honest Burgers names Frank Hayes as its first CEO
The chain looks to execute our highly ambitious plans over the coming years with an expanded leadership team.
YO! names Xenia Walters as group chief financial officer
The company named a new chairman earlier this month.
YO! names John Walden as new chairman
Eric Nicoli will step down to pursue other interests.
