Key People

Management Team
Proprietor Jon Grieves spent several years opening large out of town restaurants for many of the multi nationals before realising his ambitions to own a restaurant.

With his wife Kirsty Grieves who designed Choice, Jon has created a city centre neighbourhood restaurant that also represents the regions diversity and richness around the globe. Jon’s North West background coupled with his appreciation of national trends and tastes has put Choice on the map and propelled the restaurant to become Manchester Restaurant of the Year 2003 in its second year of operation plus AA Rosette recognition, the Hi-Life Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year award and the 2007 Taste of Manchester Award.

As proprietor he has assembled a management team that reflects his high standards and sense of quality. Deputy Manager Caoilfhionn Farren has worked throughout Ireland and stamps her own personality onto the day to day running. She also developed the wine list which achieved the honour of Best Wine List 2002 in the Manchester Food & Drink Awards. She was brought into Choice to develop standards and deliver customer expectations.

Caoilfhionn’s hospitality background throughout Ireland has brought vast experience in staff development and she works closely with his team to ensure his values are maintained. Her work with the team has been honoured with the Cheshire & Lancashire Life Manchester Restaurant of the Year Runner Up award.

Head Chef
Eighth generation Mancunian Head Chef Mark Anthony Jones is a talented graduate of the Paul Heathcotes School of Excellence where he developed his passion for regional produce and cuisines. He has worked with Manchester University and several well respected independent Hotels, Restaurants, International Airlines and consultant for a Gastro Pub development.

Mark Joined Choice in 2003 as an ideal stage for his use of classical flavours, contemporary ideas and his driven passion for local produce which imprints his local roots firmly onto his food. He works closely with quality producers from the North West to create new exciting dishes in the pursuit of excellence that retain a traditional and regional signature. Mark was invited to return to college in a training capacity alongside his work with us before taking over the reigns as Head Chef of Choice.

Staff
Many of the team at Choice Bar & Restaurant have worked from day one and alongside the Head Chef are the real reason for the restaurants success. There willingness to continually improve their service style and eagerness to please helps them create a comfortable and efficient environment. Customers and colleagues see them like an extended family that work towards the same mission, ensuring the customer leaves happy and returns.