Eight stars of hospitality management have been recognised and rewarded by the Institute of Hospitality. The Aspiring Managers Awards, now in their 10th year, are organised by the Institute of Hospitality London Branch.
The Overall Shield Winner was Daniel Dreiseitel, Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Ritz Hotel London. Daniel wins a Boot Camp Training session donated by MJ Inspire, a year of mentoring with Michael Voigt FIH, the Opening Manager of L’Oscar, invitations to five industry events and complimentary membership of the Institute of Hospitality for one year.
Two Highly Commended Awards went to Laura Amos, Catering Manager Holyrood House, Ampersand and Rebecca Cupitt, Accenture Group Manager for Lusso Catering.
A further five exceptional young managers made it onto the shortlist.
- Ciaran Burns, Assistant Front of House Manager, The Dorchester London
- Callum Curtis-Bennent, Deputy General Manager, Westminster Schools, Brookwood Partnership;
- Charlotte Horler, Front Office Manager, Montague on the Gardens, London
- Carmen Rademacher, Director of Sales, Hilton Bankside,
- Daniel Thompson, General Manager, Mullion Cove Hotel, Helston, Cornwall
The nominees and guests celebrated with a sumptuous reception and four-course dinner at London’s newest luxury venue, The Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square.
The guest speaker was Jason Allan-Scott and awards were presented by Paul Evans FIH, Chairman and Vic Laws FIH MBE Honorary President of the Institute of Hospitality London Branch and Organising Committee.Evans says: “We all remember working for great managers, so it is in all of our interests to reward exceptionally hard-working and talented individuals at the start of their management careers. Employers can put forward their talent through the Institute of Hospitality where their achievements and potential are recognised by the industry at large. We will be sending out details of the 2018 awards soon.”