Human Resources - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 117

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Capdesia exits Marugame Udon Europe

🍕 Capdesia exits after 4 years with Toridoll, launching Marugame Udon in the UK. CEO Keith Bird steps down, replaced by interim leader finance director Sam McIntyre. Marugame Udon expanded to 10 London sites in 3 years, won R200 Best Value Restaurant in 2022. Toridoll and Capdesia continue as co-investors in Fulham Shore. Takashi Sugiyama, EVP & COO of Toridoll, cites joint development of best practices. Bird confident in the brand's future growth under McIntyre.

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Reading’s L’Ortolan to close after 38 years

🍕 L'Ortolan, a prestigious restaurant in Shinfield, is closing after 38 years. The current management, in charge for 23 years, announced the closure with 'a heavy heart'. The site, dating back to 1840, was converted into a restaurant in 1978 and received its first Michelin star in 1982. Under various chefs such as Nico Ladenis and John Burton Race, it earned two Michelin stars. Financial strains cited for the closure include Brexit, the lockdown, and the cost of living crisis.

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Rail Europe welcomes Robert From as chief…

🚂 Robert From appointed as Chief Growth Officer of a European train booking brand, overseeing B2C strategy including customer acquisition and growth. Set to enhance the booking experience on website and app by early 2025. From, with 15 years of experience, previously led WHIM to 650,000 customers and 25 million trips, and held leadership roles at Google, impacting YouTube monetization in Finland and the Nordics. Rail Europe's CEO, Björn Bender, expects From's expertise to drive B2C growth and improve customer experiences.

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Today’s news in brief – 4/7/24

🏠 Cameron House on Loch Lomond has appointed Claire Meir as its new director of sales. Meir has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and is returning to Cameron House after a previous 6-year tenure as director of sales for MICE.

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Jack and Beth Bond take ownership of The Cottage in the Wood

🍴 Jack and Beth Bond, after joining as head chef and general manager/sommelier in January 2023, have acquired The Cottage in the Wood, a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in Cumbria's Whinlatter Forest. They took over from Liam and Kath Berney, who retired after 22 years. The Cottage in the Wood was established in 2002, earned a Michelin star in 2019, and has retained it since. The Bonds are committed to building on the restaurant's sustainability initiatives and its legacy.

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Jack and Beth Bond take ownership of The Cottage in the Wood

🍽 Jack and Beth Bond, as of January this year, took over The Cottage in the Wood, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cumbria's Whinlatter Forest, from Liam and Kath Berney who retired after 22 years. The establishment, which began as a 17th-century coaching inn, earned its Michelin star in 2019 under Chef Ben Wilkinson and has retained it since. Jack previously worked at Eleven Madison Park and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay; Beth, a physics graduate, worked at Tredwell’s and launched Apricity in 2022.

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Springboard Hospitality Names John Mootz Corporate Director of Food and Beverage

🍴 John Mootz hired as the first corporate director of food and beverage at Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles, California. Mootz, with 20+ years of experience, formerly VP of operations at Puccini Group, will enhance dining experiences across the company’s properties. Notable past collaborations include Kimpton Hotels and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Mootz’s previous tenure with Springboard Hospitality dates to 2019. CEO Ben Rafter anticipates new levels of creativity under Mootz’s direction.

“It’s where I feel happiest” – Tom Griffiths returns to the pass after three-year break

🍴 Tom Griffiths, the founder of Flank and Good Birds, is now chef director of The Roof Gardens, a soon-to-launch private members' club in Kensington, London. The venue, a Grade II listed site, was formerly the A-list Kensington Roof Gardens nightclub. Griffiths announced his new role on Instagram after a three-year break from professional cooking. The Roof Gardens is currently under a multi-million-pound refurbishment funded by Stephen Fitzpatrick, owner and Ovo Energy founder, who acquired the 65,000 sq ft site from Virgin Limited Edition in 2021. Launch expected later this summer.

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“It’s where I feel happiest” – Tom Griffiths returns to the pass after three-year break

🍴 Tom Griffiths returns as chef director at The Roof Gardens, a new private members’ club in London's Kensington. Previously the chef founder of Flank and Good Birds, Griffiths announced his comeback on Instagram after a three-year break. The Roof Gardens, located at the Grade II listed site formerly known as Kensington Roof Gardens, is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment funded by Stephen Fitzpatrick, owner of Ovo Energy. The relaunch is expected later this summer, following Fitzpatrick's acquisition from Virgin Limited Edition in 2021.

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London Earls Court Hotel becomes Accor co-branded property

🏨 London Earls Court Hotel, after a multi-million pound refurbishment lasting a year, is now a co-branded Mercure and Ibis property.

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