The former marketing chief of Patisserie Valerie is suing the troubled bakery chain for £325,000 in a claim over the non-payment of bonuses that is critical of the company’s management.
Nicola Hedley, who worked for three years as group marketing manager before becoming third-party relationship manager, has filed a complaint at an employment tribunal in Birmingham.
Her claim is for breach of contract and constructive dismissal in relation to bonus payments she says were not paid, according to documents seen by The Times.
Patisserie Holdings, the parent company, has instructed the law firm Gateley to contest Ms Hedley’s legal claim, which was scheduled to be heard on October 29 but is understood to have been delayed.
At Patisserie Valerie, Ms Hedley was responsible for