01-24-2008, 04:38 PM
The prestigious four-star Aldwark Manor hotel, near York, part of the Q Hotels Group, has welcomed back Bruce McDowell as its new Head Chef.
Bruce spent three successful years at Aldwark Manor as Senior Sous Chef and has now returned to manage all aspects of the hotel’s catering operations, including its award-winning two AA rosette restaurant.
A highly experienced and imaginative chef, he has over 18 years’ experience in the hotel and restaurant business.
Born and raised in York, he trained at York College before beginning his career at Claridges in London. Since returning to Yorkshire in 1991 he has held senior roles at places such as Linton Springs, Balmoral Hotel, Dean Court Hotel and The Living Room.
Most recently he was Head Chef at Loch Fyne restaurant in York, which he was responsible for opening, as well as acting as northern region trainer for Loch Fyne restaurants.
Commenting on his return to Aldwark Manor, Bruce said: “This is a fantastic hotel that not enough people know about. I want to help put it on the map in Yorkshire. We will be offering modern English and traditional Yorkshire fayre, using top quality ingredients from local suppliers.â€
General Manager Deborah Heather added: “Head Chef is a key role in the Hotel. We are delighted to have recruited someone of Bruce’s calibre and experience who can not only maintain but enhance the hotel’s reputation for fine, well-prepared, good value food.â€
Located in between York and Harrogate, Aldwark Manor was added to the QHotels portfolio in 2006. As well as a two Rosette restaurant, it has 55 bedrooms, six conference rooms, which can seat up to 240 delegates, an 18-hole golf course, plus fully equipped leisure club and state-of-the-art spa. source Food4Media
Bruce spent three successful years at Aldwark Manor as Senior Sous Chef and has now returned to manage all aspects of the hotel’s catering operations, including its award-winning two AA rosette restaurant.
A highly experienced and imaginative chef, he has over 18 years’ experience in the hotel and restaurant business.
Born and raised in York, he trained at York College before beginning his career at Claridges in London. Since returning to Yorkshire in 1991 he has held senior roles at places such as Linton Springs, Balmoral Hotel, Dean Court Hotel and The Living Room.
Most recently he was Head Chef at Loch Fyne restaurant in York, which he was responsible for opening, as well as acting as northern region trainer for Loch Fyne restaurants.
Commenting on his return to Aldwark Manor, Bruce said: “This is a fantastic hotel that not enough people know about. I want to help put it on the map in Yorkshire. We will be offering modern English and traditional Yorkshire fayre, using top quality ingredients from local suppliers.â€
General Manager Deborah Heather added: “Head Chef is a key role in the Hotel. We are delighted to have recruited someone of Bruce’s calibre and experience who can not only maintain but enhance the hotel’s reputation for fine, well-prepared, good value food.â€
Located in between York and Harrogate, Aldwark Manor was added to the QHotels portfolio in 2006. As well as a two Rosette restaurant, it has 55 bedrooms, six conference rooms, which can seat up to 240 delegates, an 18-hole golf course, plus fully equipped leisure club and state-of-the-art spa. source Food4Media