The Big Table Group
Leanne Austin is a seasoned recruitment professional currently serving as Recruitment Manager at The Big Table Group since May 2021. Prior experience includes a role as Recruiter at Prezzo Ltd for a brief period in 2021, and as Sales Account Manager at Syft. Leanne has held significant recruitment management positions at Casual Dining Group and Cafe Rouge, where Leanne also contributed as Senior General Manager. Previous roles encompass Operations Manager at West Cornwall Pasty Co and General Manager at Cafe Rouge. Leanne began a career in the casino industry, working as a Casino Dealer for Carnival Cruise Line and GALA CASINOS LTD. Educational qualifications include an HNC in Business Studies and a GNVQ in Business and Finance, obtained from Bridgend and Bridgend College, respectively, alongside secondary education at Y Pant Comprehensive.
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.