Key Staff Profiles Leeds

Career highlights to date: Serving high profile customers at an exclusive hotel in Ireland. Being made general manager at Simply Heathcotes Leeds

Interesting talent: Played semi professional football. Vocalist in a cathedral choir.

The passion in my life? Football

My favourite Heathcotes moment? Being promoted to general manager

Recommendation from the menu: Char grilled Halibut with vermouth & tarragon sauce

My last supper: Lamb chop stew

Sum myself up in one word: Passionate

Career highlights to date: Worked in London for several good hotels & restaurants groups including the Shereton, the Oriel in Sloane Square, Gaucho grill and The Ivy.

Interesting talent: Devising menu for people with special dietary needs

The passion in my life? Food, wine & Man Utd

My favourite Heathcotes moment? Every time we are busy & it turns out great

Recommendation from the menu: Scallops with black pudding, redleg partridge at the moment

My last supper: Toad in the hole, onion gravy & mash

Sum myself up in one word: detremined