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Wingstop UK, the restaurant brand that doesn’t play when it comes to flavour, is fired up to announce the promotion of Faye Ryder-Humphries to People Director.

Since joining Wingstop UK in April 2022, Faye has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Company’s People strategy during its continued rapid UK expansion. Overseeing a dedicated People team of 19, under Faye’s leadership, thousands of people have started, developed and grown their careers at Wingstop UK.

Opening an average of 30 restaurants each year, Wingstop UK is proud of the development opportunities offered to its 3,000+ strong team, including:

• The Step Up Programme: an end-to-end leadership programme where Crew Members can grow to become District Managers and beyond.
• Wingstop University: offering specialised training, online modules and expert learning sessions, alongside L&D awards and success stories. Wingstop UK also offers external courses; CIPDs, MBAs, Marketing, First Aid, Food Safety and Executive Coaching.
• Apprentice Programme: Team Members can gain full qualifications while working with Wingstop UK.
• Flavour Foundry: a yearly ideas-based competition to contribute to success and win cash prizes, alongside ongoing incentives and events such as trips abroad and car giveaways.

Chris Sherriff, CEO said: “Faye’s journey with Wingstop UK has been nothing short of inspiring. Her dedication, passion, and relentless drive to grow – both personally and professionally – have made a lasting impact on our business and our culture. This promotion to People Director is a true reflection of the commitment she brings every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder to see her take on this role as we continue to grow.”

Faye Ryder-Humphries, People Director said: “It is an honour to lead the People function at Wingstop UK, I’m surrounded by an exceptional team whose passion and dedication are the very reason for our success. They continue to serve bold flavour and build meaningful connections in the communities we’re proud to be part of.”

Wingstop UK has twice been included in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work, most recently in the ‘very big places to work’ category and was highly commended with an Ethnic Minorities 2025 Spotlight Award.