The new AC by Marriott Glasgow, part of the £100 million Love Loan development, has announced a number of senior team appointments as it seeks to fill another 50 positions.
The hotel, operated by RBH Hospitality Management, has recruited a highly experienced 10-strong senior management team, led by general manager Craig Munro. Other key appointments include deputy general manager Jennifer Williamson, formerly of RAD Hotel Group, and food and beverage manager Katie Booth, who joins from Klarent Hospitality.
Munro has spent close to 20 years running hotels for some of Scotland’s best known hotels operators, including Ibis, Novotel, and most recently Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
Also joining the team is financial controller Martin Lumsden; HR manager Peter Cairns; maintenance manager Gordon Hubbert; and front office manager Ellie Melisougraki.
Munro explained, “AC by Marriott Glasgow is rightly one of the most talked about new hotels in the country just now, and its mix of modern style and carefully restored heritage features will bring something different to the Glasgow hotel market.
“This is one of the most experienced teams I have assembled for a new hotel. Each member brings a different range of national and international experience – with a 50/50 gender balance – and that diversity is crucial to creating the right kind of working culture.
“There is already such an energy in the team, and we can’t wait to get started.”
With a further 50 positions yet to be recruited, across food and beverage, kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk roles, the hotel is holding an open day at the Marriott Hotel on Argyle Street, Glasgow next week (August 23) where the prospective employees will be able to find out more about the opportunities.
Munro said, “There is a real buzz around the opening of the AC by Marriott Glasgow, and the next stage is finding the right people to bring the whole experience to life.
“It’s no secret that the hotel and hospitality industry has faced its challenges in recent years, and Glasgow has felt it too. There has been a shift in what employees value, and RBH has worked hard to ensure their needs are catered for.
“We understand what matters – job security, fair pay, wellbeing, and opportunities for progression – and RBH is one of the best providers of these in the industry.
“We know there is already significant interest in the open day, and it will provide a fantastic opportunity for prospective employees from all experience levels and backgrounds to find out more about the opportunities on offer.
“This is the chance to be first in and help shape what AC by Marriott Glasgow will become, and we expect there to be a big turnout!”
The 245-room George Street hotel, the first of its kind in one of Scotland’s major cities, involves the revitalisation of 120-year-old A-listed former city Parish Halls building into 22 ‘heritage’ suites and it includes a restaurant, gym, library, and bar with much of the facilities open to the general public.
The opening of the AC by Marriott Glasgow will be the first stage of the £100 million Love Loan property development project – from Edinburgh-based private investment and real estate firm Chris Stewart Group – that will see the transformation of an area close to George Square into a thriving leisure and residential space including bars, restaurants, health and well-being facilities.
The AC by Marriott Open Day takes place on Wednesday, August 23 2023 at Glasgow Marriott Hotel (500 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8RR) from 12.30pm to 5pm.