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Our History

At The Cut & Craft, we seamlessly blend elegance and glamour to create a unique and timeless dining experience for our guests.

From our humble origins, we have become an in-demand destination for premium dining and special events and have found a way to recapture the sophistication and luxury of restaurants of the past.

We have carefully curated a dining experience that speaks to the diversity of our community and the guests who have made our restaurant feel like home.

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Established independently in Yorkshire

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2018

The Cut & Craft established in York City Centre 

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2022

The Cut & Craft Leeds opened 

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2025

The Cut & Craft Manchester Opened

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2026

The Cut & Craft Leeds Expansion

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2027

Expansion to Liverpool 

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Our Vision

Inspired by the rich history of our British heritage venues and the desire to create a highly personalised dining experience for each guest, at The Cut & Craft we endeavour to be the go-to destination for people who value quality produce, great locally-crafted drinks and a lively atmosphere. 

At our award-winning Northern restaurants we have created a luxury feel. By continually evolving and growing, we cater to the needs of our diverse clientele while remaining the timeless destination that our guests have come to love.

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Meet Our Team

From our seasoned chefs crafting culinary delights to our attentive servers ensuring your experience is seamless, each member of our team contributes to the warm and welcoming atmosphere you'll find at The Cut & Craft.

Leadership Team

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Darioush Shahidi 

Operations Director

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Naeim Yekta

Chef Operations Director

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Amy Boucher

Training & Development Manager

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Ioannis Bouloukos

Area Head Chef

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Joe Ilson

Social Media Manager

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Lexie Wiggins

Social Media Executive

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Cameron Mosley

General Manager

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Oliver Brearley

Head Chef

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Charlotte Lynskey

Guest Experience Manager

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Brian Defty

Assistant General Manager

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Oli Lees

Bar Manager

York

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Dumitrina Horsovschi

General Manager

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Lee Craig

Head Chef

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Kayleigh SKYNER

Guest Experience Manager

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Harvey Green 

Bar Manager

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Jamie Bagguley

Supervisor

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Dominika Rozyn

Assistant Manager

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Georgi Minkov

General Manager

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Andi Higson

Head Chef

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Dean Kinsey 

Senior Sous Chef

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Roman Vasileck 

Assistant General Manager

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Danny Toman

Assistant Bar Manager

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Anna Tsybulska

Supervisor

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Ben Oakley

Restaurant Manager

Be Part Of The Cut & Craft Experience

If you have a passion for all things hospitality and are eager to join an ambitious brand, The Cut & Craft is perfect for you. We are always open to applications from hospitality talents.

 

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