The Sarnia Hotels Group has appointed Etienne Van Schalkwyk as Hotel Manager at Les Rocquettes Hotel.
Mr Van Schalkwyk brings with him two decade’s worth of experience in the hospitality industry from South Africa and the UK.
His previous role was as Restaurant Manager at the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in the Lake District.
He sites Guernsey’s “warmth and natural beauty” as a major attraction of the role, and plans to introduce new ideas to the hotel.
“I hope to bring fresh ideas to the hotel by further developing the food and beverage offering, hosting more engaging seasonal events, strengthening staff training, and improving visibility as both a destination for visitors and locals.
He added: ”It is an exciting time to be part of Les Rocquettes and I am honoured to contribute to its next chapter.”
Mr Van Schalkwyk’s focus will be on the festive season, with Christmas and New Year events being planned.
Operations Manager Calum Le Noury said he’s “thrilled” to have Van Schalkwyk join the team and is excited to work with him.
“Everyone at Les Rocquettes is thrilled to welcome Etienne. I’m excited to collaborate with him as we focus on making every stay smooth, personal and memorable, from the small daily touches to the warm way we greet all our guests.
“His arrival gives us fresh energy and perspective, and I’m confident that he will be a great asset as we continue to build on what already makes this place special.”