APPOINTMENTS

Andrew Thomson takes on role as Chair of IoH Scotland

Andrew Thomson MA MIH, Head of Hospitality, Events & Fingal, Edinburgh, has been elected Chairman of the Scotland Branch of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the professional body for current and aspiring managers in the hospitality industry.

Thomson, who takes over from Gordon Mackintosh MIH, General Manager of the Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa, runs the Royal Yacht Britannia’s Hospitality & Events team and its luxury 23-cabin floating boutique hotel, Fingal at Leith..

Ken Alexander – a member of the organising committee for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and a lecturer at both City of Glasgow College and Ayrshire College – was elected to the newly created position of Vice-Chairman of the IoH Scotland Branch.

Commenting on his election as Chairman, Andrew Thomson said, “I am delighted and honoured to have been elected Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality Scotland Branch. As Scotland’s hospitality industry recovers from the unprecedented challenges of the COVID pandemic, membership of our worldwide professional body is more important than ever. The Institute’s priority is to nurture future and existing talent in the industry through promoting lifelong learning and inspiring hospitality professionals to perform at their very best. Its membership grades are an industry recognised acknowledgement of each individual member’s qualifications and professional experience. As such, they are an invaluable benchmark for future employment.

“With the job market opening-up again, there has never been a better time for Scotland’s hospitality managers and aspiring managers to increase their skills and knowledge through the many benefits afforded by membership, at both national and branch level.

“These range from conferences, webinars, and educational and social networking events, to online learning courses and awards.

“The hospitality industry is a people’s industry and having fun is also a key aspect of IoH branch life. We have just finalised two such events: a one-day golf tournament on Friday, 17 September at the Auchterarder Golf Club, Perthshire; and for food and drink lovers, a Scotland Branch Burns Night Supper, hosted by the luxury 4-star Maryculter House in Aberdeen, on Friday, 21 January 2022. I look forward to meeting new Institute of Hospitality Scotland members at these events and at our other activities over the coming months.”

Head Chef Appointments AMANDA FERGUSON BECOMES NEW HEAD OF

Mathew Sherry has been appointed BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT EDINBURGH FIRST as Head Chef of Number One At The Balmoral in Edinburgh, the hotel’s fine-dining Amanda Ferguson has been appointed by Edinburgh First – the Michelin-starred restaurant. commercial arm of the University of Edinburgh – to spearhead growth in

Edinburgh born Sherry joins Number One from his its commercial business. role as Head Chef of Michelin-starred Northcote in Fergusson will be responsible for the University’s large hotel and venue portfolio Lancashire, where he worked closely with Executive after a difficult year for the hospitality sector. Prior to the pandemic, a typical year Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. saw Edinburgh First host more than 1,600 events for more than 130,000 delegates

Prior to Northcote, Sherry spent 7 years at Castle across 70 venues, operate three hotels and turn its student accommodation into Terrace in Edinburgh during the restaurant’s Michelin- Scotland’s biggest hotel from May to September. starred reign under Chef Patron Dominic Jack. She was formerly Head of Business Tourism with Marketing Edinburgh and has more than 15 years in the sector. Amanda commented: “I’m really passionate about doing what is right for the

Matt Price, former head chef at Airds Hotel, University and the City. has joined Douneside House in Tarland as head “The economic fallout from the pandemic has brought the whole hospitality and chef. business tourism sector to a standstill. Our goal and ambitions are to use Edinburgh

With over 13 years’ experience in the hospitality First’s world class products and services to boost the local economy and mobilise sector, Price joins the 3 AA Rosette restaurant from the City again. I’m excited to work with the new business development team and Airds Hotel. Price was previously head chef at The to reignite Edinburgh’s hospitality sector.” Vineyard in Berkshire and worked at Eleven Madison Lyndsay Wilkie,Director of Business Development at Edinburgh First, added, Park in New York.million-pound refurbishment is “Amanda is an outstanding appointment for Edinburgh First. Creating a new creating the perfect destination in which to relax, business development team comes at an exciting time at Edinburgh First and we absorb fresh coastal air and do some exploring – and are looking forward to Amanda bringing her range of skills and experience to I cannot wait to open our doors and welcome guests progress the business. We are delighted that Amanda has chosen to further her back to stay with us.” career with us, adding her valuable knowledge and expertise to the team.”

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