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Malcolm Hendry

General Manager

malcolmrb@rchmail.com

I have been with Red Carnation Hotels for over 20 years and my role as General Manager is one of the most satisfying jobs of my career. I have a team of over 160 employees, who are highly motivated and dedicated to delivering generous hospitality and passionate service. The wellbeing of our guests and teams is my highest priority and I look forward to warmly welcoming you to The Rubens at the Palace soon.

Vince Castronovo

Hotel Manager

vcastronovo@rchmail.com

The Rubens is often the location of anniversaries, birthdays, engagements as well as celebrations of special occasions. I play a key role in ensuring these events become lifelong memories. If your event is important to you, please write to me and I will make sure it is an unforgettable stay.

Hettie Spies

House Manager

hswart@rchmail.com

Are you looking for a special table in the restaurant, or are you hosting a celebration? I will ensure that you and your guests have an unforgettable dining experience. We are more than happy to assist you in planning your cocktail party, engagement, and birthday celebrations. You can trust me to ensure all the important details of your large group party are taken care of.

Sarah Bristow

Revenue Manager

sbristow@rchmail.com

When you are booking your room with me, let me know whether you will be celebrating your honeymoon, birthday, or wedding. It would be my pleasure to oversee your bedroom allocation and put in a special request for you prior to your arrival. Also, I can organise in advance any additional extras you may like such as chocolates, champagne and strawberries, which would be waiting for you upon arrival. I will ensure that your stay will be one you fondly remember.

Johal Scott

Rooms Division Manager

jscott@rchmail.com

I would love to greet you on arrival and show you around the hotel. It would also be my pleasure to assist you in checking if we have any upgrades available on the day. I can also help with last-minute birthday or anniversary surprises for a loved one or friend. I am the Director of Wellbeing at the hotel, on-hand to answer any questions with regards to cleaning and sanitisation procedures, physical distancing, and welfare measures.

Silviu Stan

Director of Bars and Lounge

sstan@rchmail.com

It is the little things that make the difference. We can be very flexible with our New York Bar menu. If you have dietary requirements, you can request amendments to our dishes. Also, if you have a preferred cocktail, it would be my pleasure to arrange my bar team to create this for you. We regularly host special guest experiences such as gin and whisky tastings and beer flight experiences. These are some of the ways we create the best guest experience.

Chef Ben Kelliher in the kitchen

Ben Kelliher

Executive Chef

bkelliher2@rchmail.com

I began my culinary journey and discovered my passion for this great industry. I worked at some of London’s top hotels including The Chesterfield Mayfair, where my passion for food grew. I am pleased to be working at The Rubens at the Palace and Hotel 41 where we source fresh local seasonal produce from the country. My team and I can create a dining experience that you will fondly remember forever.

Sergio Gimeno

Director of Engineering

sgimeno@rchmail.com

I can enhance your Sky television system, set up a Chrome Cast, or provide a DVD player for you if you have any favourite films to request. If you are travelling with children, I can set up a PlayStation with games. I can also arrange for a mini-fridge to be fitted pre-stay if you wish to store your own drinks, snacks or medication. Myself and my team can also assist with any queries regarding the state of the art in-room ventilation cooling and heating system.

Robert Lyall

Maitre d' - The English Grill

rlyall@rchmail.com

My dedicated team and I can suggest wine pairings for certain dishes, explain how your meal has been prepared and health information about the dish. If you would like to make any special requests for amendments to a dish, it would be our pleasure to arrange this. We can also provide full allergen menus and cater for your dietary requirements. Interested in our Dinner Series? Enquire with me directly and I will extend my personal invitation to our next event.

Mohan Senchuri

Curry Room Manager

msechuri@rchmail.com

Some milestones in life are truly special and deserve that extra something for celebration. Please inform me in advance if you are joining us for a celebration. I can plan everything to your exact specifications, and you can sit back, relax, and simply enjoy every moment of your special meal.

Kristina Veselyte

Executive Housekeeper

kveselyte@rchmail.com

Perhaps you are used to sleeping on a hard mattress, and that most mattresses are usually too soft for your preference? If you ask for a mattress topper in advance, I can ensure that this is fitted before you check-in. Please inform me about any allergies you have so I can ensure that your bedroom is prepared. We also have a special ‘pillow menu’, where you can select your favourite type of pillow.

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