Stephen Logue – Hospitality Innovator & Brand Builder

Education
University of Strathclyde
BA (Hons) in Economics

Career Journey

• Graduate Trainee – Reed International
  Early foundation in corporate training and business operations.

• Senior Product Manager – Ski Yoghurt
  Led innovation and brand strategy for one of the UK’s leading yoghurt brands.

• Marketing Manager – KP Snacks
  Managed multi-brand portfolios and executed major national campaigns.

  Launched award-winning brands - KP Disco’s, KP Outer Spacers, KP Choc Dips, managed market leader, KP Nuts.

• Marketing Director – Grand Metropolitan Retail
  Oversaw marketing for a portfolio of 400 steakhouses across the UK.

  Won First Catey award for group marketing campaign from Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine.

• Managing Director – Grand Metropolitan New Ventures
  Spearheaded the creation and launch of new concepts including New Orleans and Pastificio.

• Founder – Business Blueprints
  Built a 30-strong, research-led consultancy generating £5 million in turnover.
  (See “Past Clients” for details)

• Founder – Turner’s Restaurants
  Developed and operated 15 unique restaurants in major UK shopping centres.
  Successfully sold the business in 2000.
  (See “Restaurant Concepts” for the full list)

• Managing Director – Spur Steak & Grill (UK & Ireland)
  Adapted and grew the South African brand to eight successful locations with £10 million in turnover.
  Sold in 2010.

• Owner – The Old Bank Steak & Ribs, Brighton
  A popular independent restaurant, TripAdvisor rated it No.1 for Steaks & Ribs in Brighton.

  
  Founder – Hospitality Blueprints (2025–Present)
  A new chapter in hospitality innovation, leveraging decades of experience to help restaurants succeed.
  Appointed by Brighton & Hove City Council as “Hospitality Partner” to assist local enterprises on a pro bono basis.