Led by Ryan Brown, Union 38 is a growing collective of hospitality professionals who integrate seamlessly with your team to drive the culinary narrative of your business.
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Ryan is a Canadian-born chef and hospitality creative who has spent the last decade making an indelible mark on the London, UK dining scene. Specialising in volume operations, Ryan has worked with London's best operators (Joel Robuchon, Caprice Holdings, JKS Restaurants, Azumi) to deliver menus and award-winning concepts in landmark locations (The Shard, Battersea Power Station, Annabel’s, Centrepoint).
Ryan’s experience ranges from Michelin ** restaurants to food halls, luxury estates and production kitchens (projects here), including recent focus in designing venues and building brands, Ryan is also experienced in tech, commercial partnerships, marketing, finance, HR, site ops and overall creative direction. The skills and network he has acquired make Union 38 a “one-stop shop” for solutions.
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Our team offers insights from leading restaurant groups who dream big. We are skilled at delivering omnichannel thinking (retail, dine-in, delivery, centralised production, events & catering) to explore a brand's full potential. We understand the importance of cost control and running healthy operations that perform & scale, while maintaining focus on people as the lifeblood of any hospitality business.
Who we are
What we believe in
We believe in hard work and being kind, while also working the below into our every day
Practicality
Solutions have to work for everyone: your team, guests, investors, suppliers, and community
Curiosity
Research informs the best way forward, but we also deploy "out of the box" thinking to make an impact
Attention to Detail
Keeping our eyes peeled to make a big impact with the little things
Hospitality for the future
We work with the Sustainable Restaurant Association to initiate positive change in hospitality businesses.
Join union 38
Are you a curious chef, development chef or food innovator with additional bandwith? Looking to turn your down time into an extra source of income? Chat with us today to see how our clients can benefit from your expertise as a freelance Union 38 partner. We're always on the lookout for exceptional hospitality professionals looking for exposure to a variety of projects.