The Big Table Group
John Baker is an experienced managing director currently leading The Big Table Group, overseeing brands such as Bella Italia and Amalfi since November 2022. In addition, John serves as a non-executive director at Southway at The Rodillian Academy Limited. Previous roles include consulting for various companies, and significant positions such as Chief Operating Officer at Krispy Kreme UK and IRE, and Operations Director at Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate. John's career also includes directing restaurants and cafes at Debenhams and senior operations leadership at Pizza Hut UK & Europe. John began the professional journey as a graduate trainee and area manager at Allied Domecq. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons) from Newcastle University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) from The University of Huddersfield.
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The Big Table Group
The Big Table is one of the leading independent restaurant companies in the UK. We operate some of the most recognisable and loved restaurant brands to be found anywhere in the eating-out market, such as Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas. We operate over 150 restaurant sites in a variety of locations including leisure parks, shopping centres and high streets. We are a national business, with restaurants located across the country, from Inverness to Plymouth, employing thousands of people and serving millions of meals each year. The group is owned by private equity firm Epiris, which is committed to supporting a strategy of creating exceptional dining experiences by investing in culture and people through an award-winning training and development programme.