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The search is on to find the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2020

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: September 10, 2019

Restaurant Managers are now invited to compete in this prestigious competition to become the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2020. Anyone who fulfils the role of a Restaurant Manager (but not necessarily holding this title) is welcome to enter, Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | September 10, 2019

Tomas Kubart named 2019 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: January 9, 2019
Tomas Kubart

Tomas Kubart from Kerridge’s Bar and Grill in London has been named 2019 Restaurant Manager of the Year. The result was announced at a sold-out awards ceremony run by the Institute of Hospitality and the Academy of Food and Wine Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | January 9, 2019

UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2019 semi-finalists revealed

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: December 7, 2018

Ten outstanding restaurant managers have been chosen to compete in the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2019 competition on Monday 7 January at The Savoy, London. The semi-finalists are: Cedric Touny, The Blue Posts, London Christopher Bakowski, Alyn Williams Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | December 7, 2018

Restaurant Manager of The Year 2019 Winner’s Reception

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: December 7, 2018

The winner will be announced and presented with their award at the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2019 Winner’s reception, in front of a highly influential and inspirational audience at a drinks and canape reception at The Savoy, London. Read more…

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Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2017

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: February 20, 2017

  The Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition is the premier accolade in UK wine service. Each year, this prestigious award marks one person out as the UK’s most skilful, knowledgeable and gifted sommelier. The competition is open to Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | February 20, 2017

2016 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: November 16, 2016

Congratulations to all who competed in the 2016 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year . A great final and well done to Matthew Mawtus from Pollen Street Social on his win. 2nd place went to Alexander Cooper from Brumus Restaurant, Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | November 16, 2016

UK Restaurant Manager of The Year 2014 Gala Dinner

By Academy of Food and Wine Service | Published: October 23, 2014

UK Restaurant Manager of The Year 2014 Gala Dinner Monday, 17th November 2014 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA Join us for the UK Restaurant Manager of The Year Gala Dinner 2014! Proudly sponsored by:   A fabulous evening Read more…

Academy of Food and Wine Service | October 23, 2014

AFWS launches 2014 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition

By Linda AFWS | Published: July 1, 2014

The search has begun for the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s 2014 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year. The competition, now in its sixth year, is open to restaurant managers, or those working in similar roles in any sector Read more…

Linda AFWS | July 1, 2014

Kathrine Larsen becomes Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014

By Linda AFWS | Published: June 13, 2014

Kathrine Larsen MS has become the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014 following a closely fought final at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Loic Avril, of The Fat Duck, Bray, was runner-up, with Tanguy Read more…

Linda AFWS | June 13, 2014

Academy reveals 2013 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year finalists

By Linda AFWS | Published: September 17, 2013

This year eight restaurant managers have made it through to the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition following a testing semi-final held at the Moat House Acton Trussell in Staffordshire yesterday [16 September Read more…

Linda AFWS | September 17, 2013