Jason Danciger, food and beverage director for Wyevale Garden Centres, left the company on Friday.

A statement from WGC said: “As WGC considers the right management structure to drive continued future growth, we have decided to simplify our garden centre and food & beverage operational structures to offer a seamless experience across our customers' whole visit.

“As a result of this restructure and after two successful years transforming our restaurants, coffee shops and cafés, Jason Danciger, F&B Director, will be leaving the business, as he is keen to pursue his interests in the restaurant industry. 

”Jason has been absolutely instrumental in the design and launch of our new Botanic Kitchen, Garden Kitchen and Coffee Ground concepts, as well as creating a fantastic partnership to roll out Costa units across WGC.

“Jason has transformed the look, feel and quality of our food and beverage offering across the business, and we'd like to thank him for his support and creativity and wish him well for the future.”

Danciger joined Wyevale in December 2013 from Marks & Spencer, where he was head of hospitality.

• An article on how Jason Danciger transformed the Wyevale catering offer appears in the November issue of Garden Trade News, which is due for mailing within the next week.