ANDY GOSS TO DRIVE NEW F&B STRATEGY AT CLERMONT HOTEL GROUP

Clermont Hotel Group is accelerating its food and beverage strategy with the appointment of seasoned hospitality executive Andy Goss as Group Head of F&B, as the London-based operator pushes to strengthen its offering across 14 hotels and bolster its appeal to international and domestic travellers.

Goss joins from HMSHost International, where he oversaw more than 20 proprietary and franchise dining concepts at major UK travel hubs. With over 25 years of sector experience—including 16 years in senior commercial roles—he is expected to play a central role in shaping Clermont’s future food and beverage operations. His remit includes established in-house outlets such as The Soak, Vicinity, Aviator Sports Bar and Restaurant, and VU from The Tower.

His arrival comes as Clermont Hotel Group pursues a more differentiated hospitality proposition amid rising competition for guest spend. The company recently unveiled a long-term, multi-venue partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global, bringing one of the world’s most high-profile culinary brands into its portfolio. The move forms part of a wider investment programme designed to create diverse, modern dining environments across its properties.

Gavin Taylor, CEO of Clermont Hotel Group, said: “F&B remains a strategic priority for CHG and Andy’s appointment represents our intent to continue to invest in this area of our business. We are committed to creating a variety of innovative F&B spaces at our hotels alongside offering gastronomic experiences for our guests and beyond. I look forward to working with Andy on our exciting F&B pipeline as we strive to elevate guest experience”.

Commenting on his new role, Goss said: “I was drawn to CHG by both their strong London presence and continued investment in F&B. It’s an exciting time for the group, with a varied F&B pipeline planned across our hotels. I look forward to working with the talented CHG teams to develop our F&B offering further, as well as ensuring all our outlets have their own sense of place and unique identity for our guests”.

Industry analysts note that London’s hotel market has increasingly turned to high-quality dining and experiential F&B programmes as competitive differentiators. Clermont Hotel Group’s strategic push—including its tie-up with a globally recognised restaurant brand—signals its intent to position food and beverage as a key driver of guest satisfaction and long-term revenue.