Jamie Oliver Group Axes 20% of Workforce Ahead of High Street Comeback
Jamie Oliver Group has made 25 of its 126 employees redundant, amounting to 20% of its workforce, following a completed consultation process. This restructuring comes ahead of the planned high street comeback for Jamie's Italian, six years after its administration in 2017. The failed collapse of Jamie’s Italian in 2019 resulted in approximately 1,000 job losses. The current comeback of the restaurant chain is being led by Brava Hospitality Group, owner of Prezzo, and is not directly connected to the Jamie Oliver Group, which acts as a holding company. Kevin Styles, who stepped down as CEO about two years into his role and was previously a Thomas Cook and Vue executive, has been replaced, although details about his successor have not been disclosed. The Jamie Oliver Group's operations encompass media activities and digital content partnerships. While the consultation confirmed the number of redundancies, the reasons for the restructuring were not revealed. Jamie Oliver aims to lead menu development, sourcing, staff training, and the overall look and feel for the revived high street venture.
