Meet OpenTable’s UK Advisory Board

OpenTable serves restaurants and the entire hospitality industry. Our board of industry leaders brings local market expertise to every decision, helping us tackle the real challenges you face. With their know-how, we’re committed to your success as our restaurant partner.

Alexis Gauthier

Chef Patron
Gauthier Soho

Jon Davis

CTO
The Ivy Collection

Mandy Yin

Chef Founder
Sambal Shiok

Will Beckett

CEO
Hawksmoor

Alexis Gauthier

Chef Patron • Gauthier Soho, 123V, Studio Gauthier • London

Alexis is a multi-award-winning French chef and successful London restaurateur. Alexis revolutionised the culinary world with his innovative vegetarian and vegan cuisine. His commitment to sustainability and plant-based gastronomy makes him a trailblazer in the hospitality industry.

Alexis has also authored several books, including the cookbook “Vegetronic”. In our 12+ years of partnership, Alexis has always been a vocal advocate for advancements in restaurant technology.

“I think it’s vital that OpenTable can ask people in the industry their point of view, their suggestions – I really wanted to bring my perspective and my point of view into the mix.”

Alexis Gauthier

Chef Patron • Gauthier Soho, 123V, Studio Gauthier • London

Alexis is a multi-award-winning French chef and successful London restaurateur. Alexis revolutionised the culinary world with his innovative vegetarian and vegan cuisine. His commitment to sustainability and plant-based gastronomy makes him a trailblazer in the hospitality industry.

Alexis has also authored several books, including the cookbook “Vegetronic”. In our 12+ years of partnership, Alexis has always been a vocal advocate for advancements in restaurant technology.

“I think it’s vital that OpenTable can ask people in the industry their point of view, their suggestions – I really wanted to bring my perspective and my point of view into the mix.”

Jon Davis

CTO • The Ivy Collection • UK & Ireland

Jon is Chief Technology Officer at The Ivy Collection, Caprice Holdings Ltd, The Birley Clubs and Bill’s Restaurants Ltd. Jon brings to the table a wealth of industry experience with tremendous depth in restaurant and hotel technology and operations, being voted one of the top 100 CTO’s in the UK last year by CIO.

Jon has worked closely with OpenTable for the last 3 years; he and his team constantly push the limits of what our products can do at scale through innovative integrations and collaborations.

“OpenTable is a key partner of ours in everything we do as a restaurant business, and a key partner to the hospitality industry as a whole”.

Mandy Yin

Chef Founder • Sambal Shiok • London

Mandy is the Founder and Executive Chef of Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar in London. Mandy’s remarkable journey from a modest street food business to a respected and highly successful restaurateur not only showcases her exceptional culinary skills and determination but also highlights her talent for building a flourishing business.

She has shown her dedication to the industry and community, emerging as a prominent voice speaking out about the myriad of challenges that restaurants have faced in the aftermath of COVID-19 and ongoing operational pressure from the cost-of-living crisis.

“OpenTable has values that really align with my personal values and how I conduct my business – it wants to be the best that it can be.”

Mandy Yin

Chef Founder • Sambal Shiok • London

Mandy is the Founder and Head Chef of Sambal Shiok in London. Mandy’s remarkable journey from a modest street food business to a respected and highly successful restaurateur not only showcases her exceptional culinary skills and determination but also highlights her talent for building a flourishing business.

She has shown her dedication to the industry and community, emerging as a prominent voice speaking out about the myriad of challenges that restaurants have faced in the aftermath of COVID-19 and ongoing operational pressure from the cost-of-living crisis.

“I think having a UK Advisory Board gives us the ability to really focus on the UK hospitality industry and what we’re doing there and giving the insights from the coal face”.

Will Beckett

CEO • Hawksmoor • UK, Ireland & US

Will is Co-Founder and CEO of Hawksmoor. Will has not only shaped Hawksmoor into one of the most admired restaurant brands in the UK, he’s also made it one of the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ since launching the group in 2006. From their first OpenTable install in Spitalfields in 2007, we’re proud to have supported Hawksmoor international expansion to 13 sites in the UK, US and beyond.

Will was also amongst the leaders selected to be part of the Hospitality Sector Council, which was assembled during the pandemic to support the reopening, recovery and resilience of our industry.

“I think probably the thing that OpenTable does best is it helps make your restaurant busier, and it’s hard to overstate how important that is for restaurants.”

OpenTable Advisory Board members are compensated for their time and expertise.

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