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It’s not just our food that is made up of all the best ingredients

Our team combines the perfect mix of highly experienced managers, creative professional chefs and dedicated foodies across the whole company. Here at Accent, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while valuing and supporting every team member. We take pride in our reputation, and it’s no wonder that we have been repeatedly recognised as the Best Employer in Hospitality and one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality, a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to excellence and great food.

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    Derek Warman

    Founder and Finance & IT Director

  • A smiling middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a dark blazer and a light purple shirt, outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background.

    Ian Crabtree

    Managing Director

  • Antony Prentice

    Antony Prentice

    Commercial Director

  • A smiling middle-aged man with glasses, gray hair, and a beard, wearing a white shirt with the logo 'Accent' and the text 'Culinary Director', standing outdoors with blurred green trees and grass in the background.

    Mark Crowe

    Culinary Director

  • A smiling man wearing a light blue blazer and white shirt standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.

    Pierre Hermenault

    Executive Director of Operations

  • Claire Fitzgerald

    Lisa Goldsmith

    Human Resources Director

  • A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing an olive green shirt, smiling outdoors with a blurred background of trees and grass.

    Jayne Day

    Operations Director

  • A woman with straight dark brown hair, wearing a red and white patterned blouse, standing outdoors with a blurred green natural background.

    Kerrie Cole

    Operations Director

  • A woman with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair smiling outdoors with a blurred green landscape background.

    Heather Day

    Operations Director

  • Russell Yorston

    Russell Yorston

    Regional Director

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    Paul O'Shaughnessy

    Purchasing Director

  • Sophie Crosswaite

    Sophie Crosswaite

    Head of Nutrition

Join the Team

We’re always on the lookout for great people who care about great food.

Not every hero wears an apron, whether you're in the kitchen or at head office, this is a place to grow, thrive, and be truly valued.