Our Committee
HR in Hospitality President
Jane Sunley, learnpurple
Current position:
Managing Director of learnpurple
Previous position:
I spent 15 years as MD of a high profile company providing specialist human resources solutions to the catering industry. Prior to this I held senior management roles in hotels and contract catering. In addition to running learnpurple and being vice-chair and treasurer of the HCPTA, I have been closely involved with several high profile employment and people development projects, two of which I am still a board member of. I occasionally provide an employer's perspective to a Department of Education and Employment steering committee. I am also a contributor to Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine and am regularly invited to give speeches and media interviews on people issues.
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
To meet like minded people. To keep abreast of latest devlopments and good practice in HR.
How would your best friend describe you:
I asked her - she said: Creative, busy, organised, kind, good fun and an excellent cook!
HR in Hospitality Chairman
Carl Smith, Prestige Ticketing - London 2012 – Sodexo
Current Position:
Currently working in a Training Role for , PTL London 2012, (Olympics & Paralympics)
Recruitment Manager for the newly Opened Four Seasons London on Park Lane, Training & Talent Manager for the Royal Lancaster, Training & Development Manager for Le Meridien, various properties, I have worked in the Hospitality industry for 25 yrs, starting in the kitchen and then moving around all hotel operations.
Also involved in Pride London, Springboard, Sit on various Educational Advisory Boards.
Previous Position:
Training & Talent Manager for the Royal Lancaster, Training & Development Manager for Le Meridien, The Cumberland Hotel and Le Meridien Heathrow. I have worked in the Hospitality industry for 21 yrs, starting in the kitchen and then working my way around all hotel departments. I have an excellent operational understanding of all areas within a hotel which helps me excel in the world of HR and Learning & Development.
Over the years I have worked with Caterer Magazine - Buddy, I am also on the Springboard Fundraising Committee, and also the Parade / HR Director for Pride London.
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
I joined 10 years ago, firstly to meet other people within our industry. I want to make a significant change in the way we do things in the HR and Learning & Development by encouraging best practice and supporting each other, and also encouraging and developing new talent into our industry.
How would your best friend describe you:
Fun, Friendly, Passionate about life
Contact Details Mobile:- 0794 6663361
Vice-Chair
Basil Blanco, Blanco Goldfarb Associates
Current Position:
Director, Blanco Goldfarb Associates
Previous Position:
Head of Resourcing, Restaurant Associates and Training and Recruitment Manager, Aramark
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
To meet and network with friends from the industry and be part of some of their fantastic events
Vice-Chair
Sam Coulstock, The Springboard Charity and Springboard UK Ltd.
Current position:
Customer Relationship & Careers Director, The Springboard Charity & Springboard UK Ltd
Previous position:
I have worked for Springboard since 2003 and joined from Hospitality Plus where I was a Vocational Assessor. I have been in the Hospitality industry since I was 16 where I started out as a Trainee Chef with Forte Posthouse - Bexley.To help promote the hospitality industry as an employer of choice
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
Our industry is growing at a fast pace, if offers so many opportunities for people and the HR world needs support and help to make the industry a great place to work. HR in hospitality gives us an opportunity to share our ideas, reward the best and learn from each other. The networking and meeting friends old and new is also a big bonus!
How would your best friend descibe you?
Fun, happy and always there when you need me.
Committee Member
Mandy Colley, Profile Management & Specialist Recruitment Limited
Current position:
Human Resources & Rooms Consultant - Profile
Previous position:
I spent 14 years working with such companies as InterContinental and Radisson SAS. I held positions in Executive Housekeeping before being selected by Radisson SAS as Human Resources Manager. I have been with Profile for just over 7 years where I am responsible for all Human Resources placements at senior management, regional and corporate level both in the UK and Internationally.
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
To network with my collegues, keep up with industry trends and to get more involved with the events and topics of the HCPTA ((and have a glass of wine!!)
How would your best friend describe you:
Typical Irish - very chatty !!
HR in Hospitality Treasurer
Jon Reed, learnpurple
Current Position:
Operations Director, Learn Purple
Previous Position:
Restaurant and Bar Manager, Marriott Hotels
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
Its a great organisation that really adds value to its members. We also arrange one of the best industry events of the year in the HCPTA Anual Awards Ball.
How would your best friend descibe you?
Fun, driven and loyal
HR in Hospitality Coordinator
Kim Dunsmore, Profile Management & Specialist Recruitment Limited
Telephone: 0207 557 6064
Fax: 020 7557 6061
Email: kim.dunsmore@pmsr.com
Committee Member
Keith Edwards, Mandarin Oriental
Current position:
Director of Human Resources, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Previous position:
Human Resources Manager White Star Line Restaurants and Human Resources Administrator Sanderson Hotel
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
To get to know people in the HR Hospitality industry and to get involved in interesting events
Committee Member
Julia Murrell, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
Current position:
Human Resources Manager, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
Previous position:
Human Resources Manager Busaba Eathai, Regional People and Development Manager and Group Talent Manager at Malmaison and Hotel du Vin and previously a Human Resources Officer, Great Eastern Hotel
Why you joined HR in Hospitality:
Because I believe it is very important to promote people and their development within the hospitality industry, joining the HCPTA allows me to network with other HR professionals within the industry, find out new ideas, support and meet new people and be involved in the associations' events.
How would your best friend describe you:
Sociable, enthusiastic and passionate
Committee Member
Liz McGivern, Red Carnation Hotels
Current position:
Director of Human Resources and Training, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
Previous position:
Training and Development Manager, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Regional Training Manager, Hilton Hotels and Training Manager, The London Hilton on Park Lane
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
I wanted to have the opportunity to give something back, plus help and network with other HR professionals in moving the issues forward that we all have. It’s a great way of sharing information and putting ourselves on the HR in Hospitality map – we know we are all doing great jobs and work hard in helping and encouraging people into the industry - and this is another medium for doing that. I am very new to the committee but hope very much to help over the coming months and years and get really involved in all HRH are trying to achieve.
Committee Member
Neil Pattison Caterer.com
Current Position
Sales Director, Caterer.com
Previous Positions
I have worked within the online recruitment side of the hospitality industry for the past 8 years and I was part of the launch of www.caterer.com in 2001. I was part of the team responsible for the launch of www.catererglobal.com in 2004 as International Sales Manager. In 2005 I was responsible for the launch of a domestic hospitality recruitment webiste in the USA, hotelscareers as National Sales Manager.
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
To meet like minded people working within the hospitality indusrty, attend some great and interesting events and help HR in Hospitality grow to reach hospitality professionals across all sectors nationally.
How would your best friend descibe you?
Knows how to enjoy life, reliable and genuine
Committee Member
Emma Jayne Four Seasons
Current Position
Director of Human Resources, Four Seasons Hotel, London
Previous Positions
Assistant Director of Human Resouces, Four Seasons Hotel, London
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
To work with a wonderful group of professionals who are striving towards delivering a superb programme of support and events for people who work in HR all across our industry. HR in Hospitality has been an inspiration to me throughout my career and it has now given me an opportunity to give something back by becoming part of the committee.
How would your best friend descibe you?
Positive, tenacious, friendly, energentic and fun-loving
Committee Member
Esther O'Halloran Paul UK Ltd
Current Position
HR Director, Paul UK Ltd
Previous Positions
Head Of HR, Space NK
Head of People, EAT Ltd
Head of Recruitment, Pret a Manger
HR Resourcing, Costa Coffee, TGI's, Cafe Rouge, Bella Pasta
Operations / Area Manager, Whitbread - Wayside Inns, Brewers Fayre, Travel Inns
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
An opportunity to work with influential hospitality HR leaders and to share my own experience with the group and to promote and build the HR in Hospitality brand into more associated businesses
How would your best friend descibe you?
Kind, loyal, generous, good fun to be with, tolerant
Committee Member
Marianne Barlow Cheval Residences
Current Position
Group Human Resources Manager, Cheval Residences
Previous Position
Director of Human Resources, Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
When I first started in HR within the hospitality industry, my boss was passionate about attending HR in Hospitality events both for the networking and for the lively and informative events. She was great at getting me to come along to events and over the years I have found that getting to know colleagues across the industry through HR in Hospitality has been invaluable as I have progressed in my career. I am keen to ensure that new members at the start of their careers have the same opportunities for networking and learning that I did.
How would your best friend describe you?
An enthusiast! Friendly, sociable, creative and a great mum.
Committee Member
Karen Davies Novus Leisure
Current Position
HR Director, Novus Leisure Ltd
Previous Positions
Director of Retail HR, Spirit Group Ltd
Why you joined HR in Hospitality?
It combines the two things I like doing most, spending quality time with great HR people and being in the hospitality environment.
How would your best friend descibe you?
Funny (without realising it) I can be told anything and I won't be shocked and a good listener
Committee Member
June Harvey Bartlett Mitchell
Current position
Director of Talent Bartlett Mitchell
Previous positions
Self Employed Trainer and senior Management roles in the contract catering industry
Why you joined HR in Hospitality
To meet like-minded people and to be able to share ideas and advice. To keep up to date with best practice and have fun at the events. It is also a great opportunity to really put contract catering squarely on the map alongside the hotels and restaurant, to be able to show the great things that we do and the avenues that the sector opens up for a hugely diverse range of people.
How would your best friend describe you
Funny. Always there if needed. Always busy.
