Joe Levin joins The Grove as director of F&B

Joe Levin, the long-serving managing director of luxury hospitality company The Capital Group, has joined The Grove in Hertfordshire as director of food & beverage, it was announced today.

Levin, the son of David Levin, creator of The Capital Group, has worked in the hospitality industry for 25 years.

He was responsible for the creation of several new businesses within the portfolio including The London Bakery and Capital Group Management Ltd, as well as the development of a collection of existing businesses including L'Hotel and Le Metro.

Levin has worked and trained with some of the hospitality industry's biggest names including Gary Rhodes, Brian Turner, Anton Edelmann and Willy Bauer.

Jane Goodyer, general manager of The Grove - the base for England football team before home internationals for the past two years - said: "I am delighted to welcome Joe to the team. He brings with him many years of experience working within the hotel and restaurant sector, and valuable knowledge having worked with some of the industry's biggest names.

"We are excited about the opportunities and developments which lie ahead within the F&B sector at The Grove and are confident that Joe has the expertise and drive to make this role a success."

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By Daniel Thomas

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