Mama Shelter appoints executive head chef and F&B director

19 August 2022 by

Mama Shelter hotel in London's Shoreditch has appointed James Green as executive head chef and Mattia Rinaldi as F&B director to create a compelling offering for the hotel's restaurant and Garden Bar.

Green has spent more than 20 years working in establishments such as Drake & Morgan, Gordon Ramsay Group and Mango Tree. He will develop a new global menu concept for the Accor hotel with dishes including fish & chips, California rainbow salad and a peri peri chicken burger.

Green said: "I'm very excited to join the Mama Shelter brand. Mama Shelter London Shoreditch is well situated, inviting in a community that is obsessed with good and creative food. The concept menu is reflective of the vibrant and diverse community, whilst also educating our visitors that Mama is a global brand and inviting them to experience a taste of standout locations across the world."

Rinaldi has held roles at Gaucho Restaurants and the Ivy Collection. He said: "Joining the Mama Group will be such an exciting challenge. I'm thrilled to be part of an incredible global brand, and representing a strong team in its only UK property. East London has such a great audience, and I can't wait to entice them in with the new F&B offering."

Mama Shelter general manger, Robert Alam added: "At Mama Shoreditch, we're placing a key focus on our food and beverage offering to further enhance and appeal to the local community and provide delicious options to our guests. Mattia and James both bring a wealth of creative experience, and we look forward to seeing the impact the new menus bring."

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