Dunkeld House Hotel, part of the Crerar Hotels collection, has appointed Hervé Bernier as its General Manager marking a return for him to the hotel where he spent a long period of his early career. He joins from Hotel du Vin in St Andrews where he was General Manager for seven years.
Hervé takes the helm from hospitality veteran Paul Leitch who has been acting as Interim General Manager at the hotel since it joined the Crerar Hotels collection in November 2023.
Hervé has a rich history with Dunkeld House Hotel having worked there for a long period of his early career, starting as Chef de Rang and working his way up to Deputy General Manager. He met his wife, Jacqueline at the Hotel, and they were also married at Dunkeld House Hotel.
Chris Wayne Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, said, “Having a team that is truly impassioned by hospitality, location and all that a venue has to offer is vital and Hervé has this in abundance for Dunkeld House Hotel, which makes him perfect to take the reins.
“His passion and personal links to the hotel, along with his unrivalled experience in some of the best jobs in Scotland, will serve him well here and I am confident he will lead Dunkeld House Hotel to great success.”
On his new appointment, Hervé says, “As I embark on this journey at Dunkeld House Hotel, I am excited to showcase the rich history and natural beauty that surrounds us. I look forward to leading our exceptional team in elevating the guest experience, embracing the heritage of this iconic destination, and creating moments that resonate for a lifetime.”