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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisThank you for having me on NO RESERVATION. From my family's restaurant in Lyon to New York, LA and now Thesleff Group in London, I've been lucky to learn from some remarkable people. It was great to talk about them and about why the details matter so much to every guest. https://lnkd.in/eUNRNuTmJean-Baptiste Requien shared thisThesleff Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Jean-Baptiste Requien, joins Antoine Melon and Gideon Lask for Episode 18 of NO RESERVATION. From doing homework in his family’s restaurant in Lyon to working in New York and Los Angeles, JB reflects on the places and people that have shaped his career. He discusses Michelin stars, the pleasure of finding a brilliant recruit and why the details matter to every guest’s evening. Listen to Episode 18 of NO RESERVATION here: https://lnkd.in/eGwmiPzfJean-Baptiste Requien | The Night Gordon Ramsay Came to DinnerJean-Baptiste Requien | The Night Gordon Ramsay Came to Dinner
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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisOn Monday night LUNA Omakase was awarded 3 AA Rosettes, a huge achievement and a testament to our dedicated team, from our incredibly talented chefs to our outstanding front of house team. Thank you all for your passion and hard work. Now let's push even further! #oneteamonedream Thesleff Group AA Hotel and Hospitality Services
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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisJean-Baptiste Requien shared thisWe are delighted to share that both Thesleff Group and MANA Mayfair have been shortlisted for the R200 Restaurant Group of the Year Awards 2026. Thesleff Group are up for the 20 Sites and Under category, whilst MA/NA Mayfair is up for Opening of the Year. This is a huge deal for the company, with both nominations reflecting the creativity, commitment and dedication of our teams across the group. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. We look forward to the winners being announced on 2nd November. Restaurant Magazine #R200Awards
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Jean-Baptiste Requien reposted thisJean-Baptiste Requien reposted thisWe’re delighted to share that Sale e Pepe Mare has been shortlisted for the 2026 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in the Europe – Hotel category. Now in its 18th year, the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is a leading international platform for food and drink design, celebrating the spaces, creative minds and organisations shaping hospitality around the world. Selected from more than 1,100 entries across 53 categories, Sale e Pepe Mare was designed by Hamilford Design, with Manuela Hamilford leading the project. The interiors bring together the coastal character of southern Italy with the structure and materiality of the north, using timber, stone, marble, deep blues and warm browns to create a calm, considered setting. A special thank you to Manuela Hamilford and the Hamilford Design team for bringing our vision for Sale e Pepe Mare to life. We look forward to the winners being announced on 5 October. #RBDA2026 #RBDAShortlist
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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisIntroducing Sale e Pepe Terrazza, the latest opening from Thesleff Group a must visit this summer! https://lnkd.in/eRKQN9WEJean-Baptiste Requien shared thisWelcome to London's new secret garden restaurant. Last night, we celebrated the launch of Sale e Pepe Terrazza at The Langham, London, revealing a hidden summer escape inspired by the charm of the Italian Riviera. Set within one of the city's most historic courtyards, guests enjoyed an exclusive first look at the terrace ahead of its opening, with Southern Italian-inspired canapés, signature cocktails and live entertainment setting the tone for the season ahead. Created in collaboration with UNOPIU' and St-Germain, Sale e Pepe Terrazza brings together Italian craftsmanship, timeless outdoor design and the flavours of Southern Italy, transforming a secluded London courtyard into a destination for long lunches, aperitivo hour and summer evenings. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special launch and to the partners who helped bring the terrace to life. Open from 17th July for this summer only. Reservations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/eYKrZhMD
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Jean-Baptiste Requien reposted thisJean-Baptiste Requien reposted thisOn Tuesday at LUNA Omakase, we had the pleasure of welcoming Michelin-starred Behind Restaurant for an exclusive one-night-only four-hands dining experience. It was a standout evening for LUNA, bringing together Executive Chef Leonard Tanyag and Michelin-starred Chef Andy Beynon at the counter. The tasting menu was created exclusively for the occasion, combining LUNA's omakase philosophy with the immersive chef-led approach of BEHIND, one of London’s most respected seafood restaurants. Throughout the evening, Japanese technique and contemporary British seafood were brought to life through each course served at the counter. An evening we won't forget, and a proud moment for all of us at Thesleff Group.
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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisWe're thrilled to announce our expansion into the US, with new openings in Los Mochis Beverly Hills and West Palm Beach. To bring this next chapter to life, we're building a US team from the ground up and we're looking for: - A leader to oversee and grow our US operations - A whole team of rockstars across every role, ready to help shape something new If you're excited about building from scratch, joining a growing brand, and being part of a founding team in the US, we'd love to hear from you. #WeAreHiring #USExpansion #LosMochis #NowHiringJean-Baptiste Requien shared thisUNITED STATES OPPORTUNITY An exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of Los Mochis in the United States. As we prepare for an exciting new chapter, Los Mochis is seeking an outstanding Vice President of Operations to lead our US expansion. This executive leadership role is based in the United States and will require regular travel between Florida and California as we launch and grow our presence across key markets. Working directly with our Founder and executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in building our US operations, opening new restaurants, developing exceptional leadership teams and delivering the premium guest experiences that have made Los Mochis one of London's most exciting hospitality brands. We are looking for an accomplished multi-site hospitality leader with experience of luxury or premium restaurant operations, a passion for operational excellence and the ambition to build something truly extraordinary. If you are ready to lead one of the most exciting hospitality expansion stories in the US, we would love to hear from you. If of genuine interest, please email rob@thesleffgroup.com directly Los Mochis is part of the Thesleff Group #LosMochis #ThesleffGroup #HospitalityLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #RestaurantOperations #LuxuryHospitality #USJobs #FloridaJobs #CaliforniaJobs #HospitalityCareers
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Jean-Baptiste Requien shared thisThesleff Group 3rd opening in 5 months, Sale e Pepe Terrazza is hidden behind the walls of the Langham for almost 200 years, this incredible courtyard is one of Central London’s largest and oldest private gardens. For one summer only, we’ve transformed it into an authentic Italian escape inspired by the glamour and effortless charm of the Italian Riviera Sale e Pepe Mare Langham Hospitality GroupJean-Baptiste Requien shared thisThis summer, we're excited to unveil Sale e Pepe Terrazza, a spectacular new outdoor dining and events destination opening on 18 July within the historic grounds of The Langham, London. Accommodating up to 200 guests, Terrazza will be open for reservations, walk-ins and exclusive private hire. From aperitivo-style drinks and sharing plates to sunset cocktails, it's the perfect setting for after-work drinks, weekend celebrations, client entertaining and corporate summer events. Available for the Summer 2026 season only. For reservations and more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eFyjmP5E 📩 For private events and exclusive hire enquiries, contact us at events@thesleffgroup.com.
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Jean-Baptiste Requien reacted on thisUn partenariat réussi qui s'inscrit dans la durée.Jean-Baptiste Requien reacted on this🤝 COPIL de la Mutuelle régionale Auvergne Rhône-Alpes avec nos partenaires ! Un temps d’échange important pour dresser le bilan d’une belle réussite collective, alors que nous entrons déjà dans notre 3ᵉ année, et pour préparer ensemble les prochaines étapes. Mutuelle pour tous, Seniors, jeunes, étudiants, agents territoriaux : nous poursuivons la même ambition, proposer une protection de qualité, un accès aux soins pour toutes et tous, facilement accessible, et surtout le tout pour préserver le pouvoir d’achat de nos habitants. Merci à nos partenaires pour leur engagement et la confiance construite ensemble. Une belle dynamique que nous souhaitons poursuivre et faire grandir ! Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Fabrice PANNEKOUCKE Laurent Wauquiez François Rambaud Vincent Deschamps Sebastien ARNAUD Alexandra Pejoux Marine Médail Sandrine Goumard Marie-Emilie REQUIEN Jean-François VOUGE Ludovic SCAPIN Fanny Bouquet des Chaux Stéphane PUGEAT Glen Kergunteuil Nicolas MARTINEZ Erwin MARZOLF Philippe MOLITOR
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Jean-Baptiste Requien reacted on thisJean-Baptiste Requien reacted on thisUne nouvelle île, une dixième Maison, et une très belle aventure humaine. Le 1er novembre 2026, Le Guanahani rejoindra la collection Airelles à Saint-Barthélemy. Je suis très heureuse de voir Airelles prendre le large vers les Caraïbes et écrire un nouveau chapitre dans un lieu aussi singulier. Notre ambition : faire vivre l’esprit Airelles tout en préservant ce qui fait l’âme du Guanahani et son lien si particulier avec l’île. Au cœur de cette aventure, il y a surtout des femmes et des hommes, leur passion de l’accueil et cette attention sincère qui transforme un séjour en un souvenir précieux. Merci aux équipes qui préparent cette nouvelle étape avec tant d’énergie et d’engagement. Nous avons hâte de vous faire découvrir Airelles Le Guanahani, Saint-Barthélemy, et de partager avec vous la suite de cet Incroyable Voyage. Angela Kreuz Brahim Yattar Anne Benichou Marie-France VERON Elena Bustamante Sylvain Rosset Benjamin Lambotte Delphine Van Praet Fabrice Palatin Martein van Wagenberg Etienne Petitpez Jean-Pierre Lerallu Julien Révah Mauro Governato Esteban Slosse Maxence Blondel Sonia Sautron #Airelles #LeGuanahani #SaintBarthélemy
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Jean-Baptiste Requien liked thisJean-Baptiste Requien liked this🎙️ NO RESERVATION | Episode 19 — Des Gunewardena Antoine once worked for Des Guwardena D3 Collective Their memories of those early Bluebird days are entertainingly different. Des has spent more than three decades creating some of London’s landmark restaurants — from the Conran years and D&D London to a new chapter at Olympia. But some of the most interesting parts of this conversation aren’t about opening successful restaurants. They’re about what happens when they aren’t successful. Bluebird struggled at the beginning. Alcazar needed reinventing. Guastavino’s in New York generated huge revenues but still couldn’t make money. Des talks candidly about the judgement required to recognise what isn’t working, change it — sometimes radically — and have the patience to turn a difficult opening into a successful business. We also revisit Quaglino’s, Le Pont de la Tour, Coq d’Argent, German Gymnasium and Antoine’s own early days working for Des — including a few disagreements about just how successful some of those openings really were… Then comes Under Pressure. Van Morrison arrives with ten people and no reservation. The head chef walks out mid-service. A table refuses to pay a £2,000 bill. And content creators turn the dining room into a photo studio. Des has a first move for each. A fascinating conversation about restaurants, risk, numbers, resilience and knowing when to hold your nerve — and when to change course. 🎧 Episode 19 of NO RESERVATION with Des Gunewardena. Listen now on Spotify. https://lnkd.in/eCBAqeBk #NoReservationPodcast #Hospitality #Leadership #Restaurants #LondonHospitality #RestaurantBusiness #Entrepreneurship #DDLondon #OlympiaLondon
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Jean-Baptiste Requien liked thisJean-Baptiste Requien liked thisThesleff Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Jean-Baptiste Requien, joins Antoine Melon and Gideon Lask for Episode 18 of NO RESERVATION. From doing homework in his family’s restaurant in Lyon to working in New York and Los Angeles, JB reflects on the places and people that have shaped his career. He discusses Michelin stars, the pleasure of finding a brilliant recruit and why the details matter to every guest’s evening. Listen to Episode 18 of NO RESERVATION here: https://lnkd.in/eGwmiPzfJean-Baptiste Requien | The Night Gordon Ramsay Came to DinnerJean-Baptiste Requien | The Night Gordon Ramsay Came to Dinner
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Jean-Baptiste Requien liked thisJean-Baptiste Requien liked thisLast Sunday, we launched CIELO at Los Mochis London City: a new Sunday rooftop brunch experience that brings together Japanese-Mexican dining, live entertainment and fashion. It's a concept London hasn't seen before, and one that reflects where we want to take hospitality across the group. Guests move between a series of stations throughout the afternoon, from sushi and sashimi counters and a caviar bar to charcoal-fired Black Cod kushiyaki and tacos made to order, with four brunch packages to choose from. Resident DJs and roaming musicians set the tone, and each week a new line-up of fashion, jewellery and beauty brands join us for guests to shop. To mark the launch, JCA | London Fashion Academy, founded by Professor Jimmy Choo Y.K. OBE, brought the runway to the rooftop with two fashion shows. Thank you for opening CIELO with us. Behind that afternoon sit months of planning and a huge number of people. To our operations, F&B, events and marketing teams, and to the chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and floor team at Los Mochis: thank you. Bringing something this ambitious to life is a genuine team achievement. CIELO is only just getting started. This Sunday, 27th September, we welcome The Cirkel, with new brands and collaborations joining each week after that. If you’d like to join us, you can reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e9ZKwxWt
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Jean-Baptiste Requien liked thisJean-Baptiste Requien liked thisVery proud to share that LUNA has been awarded Three AA Rosettes in the 2026/27 AA Restaurant Guide. When we created LUNA, we wanted to see just how far we could take the omakase experience with only 12 seats, something intimate, highly personal, and entirely focused on the food and the guest. Culinary Director Leo Tanyag has taken that vision and made it his own. What he has created at the counter is exceptional — combining precision and creativity with a very personal approach to Japanese cuisine. Three AA Rosettes is a significant recognition and a huge achievement for Leo and the entire LUNA Omakase Los Mochis and Thesleff Group team, particularly for a restaurant of this size. Thank you to the AA for the recognition, and to everyone who has taken one of those 12 seats and trusted us with the experience. Another great milestone for the team at Thesleff Group. Very proud of this one.
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Jean-Baptiste Requien liked thisJean-Baptiste Requien liked this🎙️ NO RESERVATION I Episoder 18 - Jean-Baptiste (JB) Requien Jean-Baptiste Requien was working the floor at Le Pont de la Tour when Gordon Ramsay came in for dinner. He had no idea who he was. By the next morning, Gordon was offering him a job at Claridge’s. In Episode 18 of NO RESERVATION, the COO of Thesleff Group joins Gideon Lask and me to reflect on a remarkable career spanning Claridge's, New York, Los Angeles and running the restaurant on The F Word. JB takes us back to growing up in a Lyon restaurant family, doing his homework in the dining room and choosing hospitality despite his mother’s warnings. We also hear about his year in Bradford, his first impression of me at Coq d’Argent and the uncle who decided to hand back his Michelin stars. We discuss consistency, recognising exceptional talent and what makes guests return to a restaurant time and again. Then comes Under Pressure: an imaginary Saturday night involving Céline Dion without a reservation, a departing head chef, children in pyjamas and a disputed bottle of wine. A question about a power cut also prompts a very real story about the night the heating failed at Le Pont de la Tour. Along the way: Higher Farm ketchup, Beefbar at Dear Jackie, Natalie Coleman’s cooking at The Garrison—and a plea for food sponsors to support the Women in Art Prize. 🎧 Listen to Episode 18 on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eg8mJVDh #NoReservation #Hospitality #Restaurants #Leadership #Podcast #ThesleffGroup #GordonRamsay
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