English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has appointed Nick Martin to take the reins in the kitchen and restaurant at Waterhead Boutique Hotel & Dining near Ambleside.
Nick Martin brings over 30 years’ experience in the hotel and catering industry to his new role, with a genuine passion for using fresh local produce and working closely with the suppliers. In 2010 he was duly recognised with the AA North West Chef Award and placed in the top ten Hall of Fame by the AA.
He has worked with household names such as Jean Christophe Novelli and Keith Floyd, performing live cooking demonstrations for television and food events. He has represented the North West region for Made in Cumbria in Bologna, Italy, working with Food from Britain alongside other regions, cooking and demonstrating local produce.
“Waterhead is a great property, with a vibrant kitchen and boutique dining environment,” says Mr Martin. “I am really looking forward to this challenging new role and becoming part of a family run business in a wonderful area. My aim is to help motivate and inspire our kitchen teams to nurture their talents, develop skills and create the right environment for the highest quality of food.”
Mr Martin was formerly head chef with Macdonald Hotels, working across all their properties in Cumbria including the 2 rosette restaurant at Leeming House in Ullswater.
Waterhead Boutique Hotel & Dining is the Lake District’s first four star town house hotel, which combines the best of traditional Lakeland elegance with contemporary interiors and stunning scenery. The Bar and Grill at the hotel gives diners a choice of menus, championing local ingredients with a modern day twist on popular, regional dishes served in an intimate relaxed environment.
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