Restaurant Associates UK

What an incredible evening at our Social Value and Summer Drinks event! 🌟 Hosted at one of our client’s fabulous rooftop venues, we started the evening with two insightful panel discussions around the purposes of social value and social mobility. Head of Wellness and Sustainability, Luxey Dayanandan RNutr, led the social values panel, with CEO of Social Value UK, Isabelle Parasram OBE, Head of Wholesale at Ozone Coffee Vanessa Martin, and Sustainability Specialist from Foodbuy UK&I, Maya Gadhvi. They defined social value and discussed how it plays an integral part in both the supply chain and procurement processes. Compass Group's Chief People Officer Carol Sommerville, Jack Kelley from West Lea School, and Rachel Rigden, Founder of It's a Playground, all expertly led by our Head of People and Culture, Victoria Marshall Chartered MCIPD, proceeded to discuss how education and awareness can support social mobility through fantastic projects and internship programmes. One of the standout moments was when our CEO, Matt Thomas, gave a concise summary of both discussions and highlighted that at the heart of each debate is the "impact on people." He emphasised how important it is for us, as a business, to continue building a work environment that is inclusive and supportive for everyone we interact and collaborate with. We rounded off the evening in style with our own English Sparkling Cuvee and delicious bowl food expertly prepared by our team of chefs – in partnership with our suppliers, with wonderful provenance and social value stories attached. Gavin Gooddy, Ming Lai, Adam Thomason, Sara Senior, Abby Hughes. #thoughtleadership #socialvaues #socialmobility #socialvalueUK #restaurantassociates

We are thrilled to have teamed up with chef and nutritionist Clare Gray MSc, RD, who offers a fresh and innovative perspective on wellness eating. Her recipes all feature seasonal ingredients and emphasise how important locally grown food is for the environment and our health. With her extensive knowledge in nutrition and her passion for more sustainable food choices, we are excited to bring a new culinary dimension to our guests. Our new menus, featuring a delightful array of dishes from breakfast to events, include these mouth-watering highlights: 🍽 Asparagus, broad bean & ricotta frittata 🍽 Cobnut, tahini & dukkah breakfast bar 🍽 Carrot, red lentil & coconut curry with crispy trout & coriander, curry leaf salsa 🍽 Elderflower frozen kefir with roasted blackcurrants Her dishes all have low carbon rating and not only taste fabulous but also support our guest’s wellbeing journeys. You can visit Clare Gray's dedicated webpage to learn a little bit more about her - https://rb.gy/q4r3ik #wellnesseating #healthylifestyle #nutritious #seasonality 

We are delighted to announce that Pete Champain has been appointed as the Growth Director for Restaurant Associates Group, effective immediately. Pete has been covering this role throughout the year with remarkable dedication and success, and we are thrilled that he has decided to join us full-time. Pete brings over three decades of experience in sales, innovation, and operations at Compass Group UK&I to our team. His expertise and passion are invaluable assets as we continue to grow and evolve. This year, we have celebrated several outstanding wins, including Riverstone, the Design Museum, and several major financial brands joining our estate. These successes are a testament to the teams collective hard work and commitment to excellence. Pete shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating: "I am so thrilled to be joining the Restaurant Associates Group; a fabulous team who are wholly centred on providing the very best in hospitality for its customers. I look forward very much to supporting the growth of this outstanding business." Restaurant Associates UK The Caterer Restaurant Associates Venues Compass Group UK & Ireland Rapport Guest Services

We are thrilled to announce that Rebecca Bentley, one of our exceptional Regional Operations Managers, is a finalist at the ACE Robyn Awards tonight. Rebecca’s transformative leadership has led to remarkable achievements: Revenue Growth: Achieved a significant increase in the past year through strategic initiatives like targeted marketing and innovative retail offerings. Profit Increase: Delivered a double digit profit margin by focusing on operational efficiency and smart financial management. Enhanced Staff Retention: Fostered a culture of trust, boosting staff retention through transparent communication and professional development. Health & Safety Excellence: Maintained an average audit score of 99% with four sites achieving 100% and a consistent 5* EHO rating across her business. Management Development: Promoted four team members from within, showcasing her talent for nurturing and developing leaders. Rebecca's leadership and competitive spirit have built a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation. “Rebecca leads from the front and is a great ambassador for our business.” — Ming Lai, Managing Director, Restaurant Associates UK Good luck tonight, Rebecca! Your commitment to excellence inspires us all. 🌟 #Leadership #Excellence #TeamSuccess #ACERobynAwards #RestaurantAssociates Alex Borley Alex Robinson Sue Thompson Jeni Edwards FIH Association of Catering Excellence ( ACE) The British Library

Our senior pastry chefs recently had the incredible opportunity to train with the renowned Bake Off the Professionals judge, Cherish Finden. The session, aptly named the ‘Art of the Tart,’ was a fantastic platform for our chefs to explore, experiment, and perfect their craft. 🎂✨ These training sessions are invaluable for our team. They provide: 🍰 **Inspiration and Innovation:** Exposure to new techniques and ideas that inspire creativity and elevate our pastry offerings. 👨🍳 **Skill Enhancement:** Hands-on experience and expert guidance that sharpen our chefs' skills and refine their artistry. 🌟 **Quality and Excellence:** A commitment to continuous learning ensures that we maintain the highest standards in every dish we serve. The results speak for themselves! Our guests can look forward to indulging in these delicious new creations coming soon to a hospitality space near you. #CulinaryExcellence #PastryPerfection #RestaurantAssociates #Training #Innovation #CherishFinden #ArtOfTheTart Adam Thomason Tim Blake

🌟 Join Our Team at Restaurant Associates! 🌟 Following the successful launch of Restaurant Associates at Maria G's, we are on the hunt for talented chefs to help us deliver fabulous food in West London. 📅 Hiring Event Details: 🗓 Date: Monday, 15 July 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 - 17:00 📍 Location: Maria G's in Fulham, 20 Central Avenue, London, SW6 2QE We are seeking passionate culinary professionals for a range of positions to deliver the finest brasserie and events menus in Fulham and Kensington. 👉 Click here to book a slot https://lnkd.in/epvwUZpu or email us at recruitment@restaurantassociates.co.uk for more information. Check out Maria G's website to get a flavour of our beautiful brasseries https://mariags.co.uk/ Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an amazing team dedicated to culinary excellence! #RestaurantAssociates #MariaGs #HiringEvent #WestLondonJobs #CulinaryCareers #JoinOurTeam #FineDining #Sustainability #EthicalIngredients Jonathan Gray Adam Thomason Sarah Tott Ian Human

We are delighted to announce that our procurement team at Foodbuy UK & Ireland have invested £12.8 million with UK social enterprise suppliers🌍✨ We are key partners of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge and work with social enterprises to create jobs, change lives and protect the environment. The social enterprises reinvest at least 50% of their profits into a social or environmental mission. 👏 Highlights of our impact with our #socialenterprise suppliers: 🍞 Toast Brewing : Saved 200,000+ slices of surplus bread by turning it into ‘planet-saving beer’ ✏️ WILDHEARTS OFFICE LIMITED: Funded gender equality and social projects, transforming 5,130 lives through stationery purchases 🍓 Rubies In The Rubble : Saved 9,413 kg of fruit by turning surplus produce into jams and condiments 💧 Life Spring Water | Best Sustainable Beverage Brand Winner: Supported 350 clean drinking water projects through DROP4DROP charity We are honoured to be part of this pioneering initiative, making a significant difference in our communities and beyond. https://lnkd.in/eRzWSuJY #OurSocialPromise #OurClimatePromise Luxey Dayanandan RNutr Ways to be Well Victoria Marshall Chartered MCIPD

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Riverstone to oversee their two beautiful brasseries and bars. Maria G’s restaurants, located in Kensington and Fulham, have plans to expand in the future. The new culinary offer has been overseen by MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Steve Groves and includes an array of classic brasserie dishes from breakfast to dinner, using only the finest seasonal and ethical ingredients. Last night, we raised a toast with the Riverstone team at their Kensington site to celebrate the launch. We enjoyed a delicious glass of our own Champagne cuvée and dishes that highlighted our commitment to high-quality provenance. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration with Riverstone. Our restaurants are open from Wednesday to Sunday, featuring a weekly changing, produce-led menu and traditional roasts on Sundays. Visit Maria G's website to see the latest sample menu and stay updated with future events. https://mariags.co.uk #RiverstoneLondon #RestaurantAssociates #Hospitality #Sustainability #FineDining Matt Thomas Sara Senior Phil Clerkin Adam Thomason Jonathan Gray Gavin Gooddy

A huge congratulations to Temuujin Amarsanaa who has been shortlisted for the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards that are taking place in November. Here is Temuujin’s thoughts on being shortlisted. #TeamCompass #MCAppAwards Apprenticeship Team - Compass Group UK and Ireland Jonathan Foot

We are thrilled to celebrate our partnership with the sustainable brand Native. Together, we've crafted a delectable Spring-Summer hospitality menu that highlights local sourcing, ethical ingredients, and exceptional taste. By embracing these innovative and eco-friendly dishes, are chefs are elevating event offerings with a menu that's good for the planet and great for the palate. Some of the standout new dishes include: Confit Trout Belly with brioche, curry & honey emulsion, prune & nasturtium Barley Cracker with whipped ricotta, lovage & sweet cicely Broccoli with confit egg yolk, radish & sorrel Pollock with roast parsnip, brown butter & charred gem Sea Buckthorn & Carrot Meringue Spent Coffee Tiramisu Our Culinary Director, Adam Thomason, shares his enthusiasm: "This collaboration with Native is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and culinary excellence. By focusing on local and ethical ingredients, we're not only creating delicious dishes but also supporting our community and the environment." Join us in championing sustainability and culinary innovation by contacting Pete Champain. #RestaurantAssociates #SustainableDining #NativeCollaboration #SpringSummerMenu #LocalSourcing #EthicalIngredients #CulinaryExcellence #EcoFriendly #HospitalityInnovation Gavin Gooddy Tim Blake Ivan Tisdall-Downes NATIVE RESTAURANTS LIMITED Photography by Jodi Hinds