Awards
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Age 24 Position Learning & development manager, CH&Co Nominator Alison Gilbert Proudest career moment Personally, winning the Acorn. From a work perspective it has to be heading the project to get CH&Co Gold accreditation with Investors in People. Greatest inspiration Passionate people! I love to hear about the exciting things that other people are doing in the sector. Ambition My career to date has been about making the most of opportunities that come my way. I have no idea where I will end up but it will definitely be within the hospitality sector and as long as the work I do makes a difference that's ambition enough for me.
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:33
Age 29 Position Hotel manager, Guoman Hotels - Charing Cross Nominator Riddian Davies Proudest career moment It has been the whole package, really, from the time I embarked on this career path as a trainee in south Africa to now. Greatest inspiration My father, Raman Kapur, for his commitment to his beliefs and passion for giving others opportunities and investing in their lives. Also my general manager, Riddian Davies, whose attention to detail is second to none. Ambition Making steady and consistent progress within my career, making the right choices, and influencing those around me to excel.
After training in India and South Afri
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:25
Age 29 Position General manager, the Swan Hotel & Spa Nominator Steve Ramsdale Proudest career moment Re-opening the Swan following a six-month, £4m refurbishment due to flooding in November 2009. Greatest inspiration My best friend Frances Phillips, who uses her business acumen and influence to help young aspiring people achieve their goals. Ambition To be the best that I can be in my chosen pursuits. To learn something new every day.
Sarah Gibbs started her career at the KC stadium in Hull as conference and banqueting manager. She next worked at Knowsley Hall, co-ordinating prestigious events such as the NSPCC Ball. Gibbs bec
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:18
Age 28 Position Head chef, Tuddenham Mill Nominated by Sarah Harrod Proudest career moment Being part of the team to win 5 rosettes as sous chef at Restaurant Sat Bains. Greatest inspiration Sat Bains, the most inspiring chef I have ever worked for. I always use his voice in the back of my head to keep pushing myself. Ambition To own my own restaurant, carry on cooking natural British food and focus on purity of flavour. Paul Foster has bagged a host of culinary awards, culminating in the William Heptinstall Award in 2006. This allowed him to experience stages in a number of internationally renowned restaurants including WD-50 in New York.
Foste
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:15
Age 25 Position Deputy general manager, Hand Picked Hotels - Audleys Wood Nominator Andrew Colley Proudest career moment Winning an Acorn award, of course. Other than that it has to be witnessing my restaurant team win the Best Eating Experience while at the Felbridge Hotel and Spa. Greatest inspiration Robin Hutson - just seeing how he built his career; the creation of Hotel du Vin and now Lime Wood hotel. Wow! Ambition In the short term I want to enter the London hotel market and broaden my horizons. In the long term I would like to manage a group of small luxury hotels and build a brand that people recognise and respect.
Matthe
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:09
Age 29 Position Head chef at Paris House, 10 in 8 Fine Dining Company Nominator Alan Murchison Proudest career moment Gaining a Michelin star Greatest inspiration Alan Murchison, Thomas Keller and Mr Connahan Ambition To be a brilliant chef, father and husband.
Phil Fanning was a finalist in Junior MasterChef in 1997. The following year he took a job as a commis chef at Danesfield House and worked his way up through the ranks of various kitchens until taking his current role in 2010 as head chef at Paris House, part of the 10 in 8 Fine Dining Company. With Fanning's help the restaurant received a Michelin star after being open for
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 10:02
Age 28 Position Operations manager, Thistle Hotels Nominator Christian Armstrong Proudest career moment Winning my Acorn Greatest inspiration I really found Zoe Jenkins an inspiration. Before that it was my father. Ambition To be a general manager, but more importantly an inspirational leader within the industry.
Marianne Brown trained at the Thistle Euston, before assuming the role of guest relations manager, first at Cannizaro House hotel in Wimbledon and then at the Thistle Barbican.
Spells as front of house manager and front office manager followed at other London Thistle hotels before she achieved the
Posted: 10 June 2011 | 09:59
Age 29 Position Claridge's bar manager, Maybourne Hotel Group Nominator Michael Bonsor Proudest career moment When the previous bar manager at Claridge's called me three years ago and told me that the position of assistant bar manager was mine (after four interviews). Greatest inspiration I have been privileged to work with a few true leaders who have inspired me to do better. They are my inspiration and I try to inspire my team in the same way. Ambition I would love to run a group of bars that have similar standards and ideals, maybe somewhere a little warmer, which I am sure my family would appreciate!
Denis Broci has had a var
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 17:36
Age 29 Position Director of revenue, the Cavendish London Nominator Ciaran Fahy Proudest career moment Winning an Acorn Greatest inspiration Ciaran Fahy, managing director at the Cavendish London. Ambition To become an industry leader and a board member of a global company.
Neil Braude started his management career in South Africa through the Protea Hotel Training Scheme, and became assistant food and beverage manager at the Protea hotel, managing a team of 43. He found his niche as the hotel's revenue manager and in his first year achieved the hotel's highest ever ADR and revpar.
In 2006 he moved to London
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 17:30
Age 29 Position Sous chef, Le Champignon Sauvage Nominator David Everitt-Matthias Proudest career moment The Acorn, sous chef position at LCS, and when Phil Howard asks David how I'm getting on. Greatest inspiration Phil and David, chatting to friends within the industry, eating out and reading. Ambition To create and produce dishes that people love eating.
George Blogg is a sous chef at two-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham. As well as his core role, he takes an active role in teaching aspiring chefs, taking part in presentations promoting careers in hospitality, and helping to train new members of sta
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 17:24
Age 27 Position Food and beverage manager, the Chester Grosvenor and Spa Nominator Ross Grieve Proudest career moment Being promoted to food and beverage manager and winning an Acorn award. Greatest inspiration I have two people that have mentored me so far. Simon Haigh [head chef at Mallory Court and executive chef at Eden Hotel Collection] gave me the grounding and instilled the work ethic. Ashley Ely [hotel manager at Chewton Glen] I have always looked up to - he has been very successful in his career and always has time to spend with team members if they need it. Ashley has a way of viewing a situation and getting the best out of it. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 17:19
Age 29 Position General manager, Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells Nominator Michael Warren Proudest career moment Winning the Acorn award and taking up my first general manager position at Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells. Greatest inspiration My parents - from a very young age they have inspired me to work hard, take pride in everything and believe that with this attitude you can achieve anything.
Mike Auld has spent eight years with the Hotel Du Vin group. He was offered the role of trainee manager at the Tunbridge Wells hotel, progressing through all departments.
In 2004, aged just 23, Auld became the company's youngest ever deputy
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 17:05
Age 27 Position Front office manager, the Chesterfield Mayfair Nominated by Jonathan Raggett Proudest career moment Winning Front of House Manager of the Year at the Cateys and winning an Acorn. Greatest inspiration Beatrice Tollman (owner, Red Carnation Hotels), Oliver Raggett (general manager, Chesterfield Mayfair) and Jonathan Raggett (managing director, Red Carnation Hotels). Ambition To be managing director of Red Carnation Hotels.
Ben Seager worked as a commis chef while studying hospitality management in South Africa. In his final year he was recruited by the Chesterfield Mayfair as part of its training programme before be
Posted: 09 June 2011 | 14:57
West Ham United's Boleyn Ground, part of Lime Venue Portfolio, has won an accolade at the Football Hospitality Awards winning gold in the conference and events sales & marketing category. It also picked up TripAdvisor's certificate of excellence, which honours top-rated hotels, restaurants and attractions as reviewed by travellers.
Posted: 07 June 2011 | 13:29
The British Franchise Association has awarded franchise accreditation to pub company Marston's retail agreement. Marston's introduced the retail agreement to Marston's Pub Company, its tenanted and leased estate, in 2009 to address the challenging market conditions in the tenanted pub industry.
Posted: 06 June 2011 | 11:29
Bruce Poole chairs the panel of chef judges at the Young Chef Young Waiter competition and says he's always impressed with what the entrants achieve
Posted: 03 June 2011 | 11:34
This week, we introduce the 2011 Acorn winners and celebrate their success in each being named one of this year's 30 highest achievers in hospitality. For 25 years we've partnered with Unilever Food Solutions to recognise and applaud the very best talent the industry has to offer.
Posted: 03 June 2011 | 11:23
Philip Howard, head chef and co-owner of the two Michelin-starred restaurant The Square was presented with the Special Award at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards tonight held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.
Posted: 02 June 2011 | 23:00
The hospitality industry often stands accused of failing to speak with a single voice when lobbying government for change. With its plethora of associations, quangos and councils, it risks telling a tale of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Posted: 27 May 2011 | 17:36
Six high-flying personalities from the hospitality industry have been included in the shortlist of the 2011 First Women Awards: Jennifer Atkinson, Debrah Dhugga, Susan Elston, Pamela Joseph, Jill McDonald and Thomasina Miers.
Posted: 27 May 2011 | 12:38
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