Siân Buchan, co-founder and general manager of Michelin-starred Pine in Northumberland, has been named in CODE Hospitality’s 30 Under 30 class of 2022/23.
The annual 30 Under 30 list shines a light on the next generation in hospitality and showcases what can be achieved in the sector before you turn 30. Now in its seventh year, the list highlights the range of opportunities and career paths available in hospitality – from sustainability managers to head chefs to owning your own business at the age of 21. Previous notable winners include Tommy Banks, Ravneet Gill and Santiago Lasta.
This year, for the first time, there were also three individual award winners from the 30 Under 30 list. The Innovator Award went to Jack Feeny (29), founder of Mise en Plastic, a free manual for chefs on how to cut their environmental impact. Jessica Thompson (26) was awarded the Pioneer Award for opening Mingary Castle on the west coast of Scotland at an impressively young age. Finally, the Inspirational Story Award was jointly presented to Alina Nikulishyna (28) and Sofiia Vystoropska (28) who both fled Ukraine and came to London under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, where they found jobs at the five-star Corinthia hotel.
The full 30 Under 30 class of 2022/23
Chefs
Max Coen (26) – Head chef, DORIAN
Nick Rudge (28) – Chef proprietor, The Jackdaw
Jamie Smart (28) – Head chef, Cadet
Sertaç Dirik (26) – Head chef, Mangal II
Sam Yorke (25) – Chef patron, Heron
Darice Maher (25) – Baker, The Palmerston
Connor Blades (24) – Head chef, Ugly Butterfly
Sam Lomas (27) – Head chef, Glebe House
Founders
Hannah Crosbie (25) – Wine writer & founder, Dalston Wine Club
Siân Buchan (30) – Co-founder & general manager, Pine
Ruben Dawnay (21) – Founder, Ruben’s Reubens
Jack Feeny (29) – Founder, No Mise en Plastic
Rahel Stephanie (28) – Founder, Spoons
Lucy Grantham (29) – Founder, Can’t Dance Coffee
Head office
Tara McGovern (26) – Marketing & culture manager, The Standard
Natalia Spinetto (27) – Sustainability manager, Colletiv Food
Camilla Hibbert (29) – General manager, Thyme
Georgina MacDougall (26) – Account director, Tonic PR
Front of house
George Dart (25) – Manager, The Farm Table, Marketing & operations manager, Darts Farm
Rory Eaton (28) – Wine & beverage director, Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms
Sam Smith (28) – Operations director, Caffè Rojano
Beth Morgan-Jones (30) – General manager, Apricity
Rachel Reid (26) – General manager, Bar Swift Borough
Molly Spiteri (28) – Operations manager, KOYA
Jessica Thompson (26) – Co-owner & general manager, Mingary Castle
Lara Rogers (25) – General manager, The Barley Mow
Ruhit Abdul (25) – Senior assistant restaurant manager, HIDE
Maura Milia (30) – Bar manager, The Connaught Bar
Alina Nikulishyna (28) & Sofiia Vystoropska (28) – Hostess & waitress, The Crystal Moon Lounge, Corinthia
Ethan Davids (28), Jordan Davids (27) & Thomas Tullis (29) – Founder & director, Operations director, Marketing & brand director, Chickpea Group
