Managing Director - Red Carnation Hotels
Jonathan Raggett has worked in hotels since leaving Westminster College with a Higher National Diploma in Hotel Management. Jonathan joined RCH in 1998 as General Manager of The Rubens Hotel. In 2000 he was promoted to Managing Director, overseeing the rapid expansion to the 14 award-winning luxury boutique hotels and a country inn which RCH now operates. In November 2009, Jonathan Raggett was delighted to be named Hotelier of the Year at the world-renowned Hotel Catey Annual Industry Awards organised by the Caterer & Hotelkeeper.
"We are a family run small collection of five- and four-star hotels who fight the big chains for business. We will never have the same Sales and Marketing spend as these players, so it is my belief that we need to make an even better job of taking care of our guests."
jonathan@rchmail.com
Executive Director - Red Carnation Hotels
Internationally acclaimed hotelier Terry Holmes, winner of the 2006 Caterer Tourism Award, joined Red Carnation Hotels in February 2006, bringing with him his incredible passion for the hospitality industry. His tremendous career ranges from a chef to Vice President in the luxury hotel business.
A much loved character at each of the hotels in the Red Carnation collection, his presence together with his expertise further strengthens our guests' experience.
tholmes@rchmail.com
General Manager
Having been with Red Carnation Hotels at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel for over ten years, previously at The Milestone, my role as General Manager here is one of the most satisfying jobs of my career. With a team of over 160 employees, highly motivated and dedicated to delivering unbelievable levels of guests service, I feel truly lucky. Every guest is important to us all and I enjoy taking a personal interest in every stage of your guest experience, from marketing the hotel, through reservations to arrival, throughout your stay and not forgetting seeing you off, hopefully to return another day! A wonderful job, working with some great people and lucky enough to have fabulous guests. What more could anyone ask for?
mhendry@rchmail.com
Deputy General Manager
I joined The Rubens at the Palace in June 2000 as Front of House Manager and four years later I was delighted to be promoted to Deputy General Manager. My role is to oversee all the front line operations and ensure that from the minute a guest arrives, whether staying with us for the first time or returning back to us, is warmly welcomed and feels like they are coming home. I oversee with Reception all the arrivals and make sure we allocate you the best room possible. Remember to ask on check in for a room overlooking The Royal Mews so that you can watch the horses and carriages every morning and, if you are lucky, wave to the Queen leaving home for the day!
salexander@rchmail.com
Director of Sales
Before joining The Rubens at the Palace and 41 I worked nearly 7 years at Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva, where I discovered a true team spirit. I quickly came to understand how Red Carnation enables every one of us to do everything in our power to make the stay of our guests breathtaking. Our motto ‘No request is too large, no detail too small’ is not a simple eye-catching slogan: it represents a real state of mind, which accurately reflects every person’s role at the hotel.
bpeyraud@rchmail.com
Executive Chef
Having been with The Rubens for over 14 years, I pride myself in using only the finest local ingredients that only the garden of England can produce. I have such a passion for food and giving our guest the best possible produce to ensure we offer the best we can and make your visit a memorable one from our award winning Library restaurant to our healthy organic breakfast bar, my team of passionate Chefs are always on hand to impress.
dcollins@rchmail.com
Head Concierge
I have worked at the Rubens for over 15 years and the favourite part of my job is meeting our guests from all parts of the world. The work is so varied and we never know what our guests will need assistance with, but it is especially rewarding to exceed our guests' expectations and provide that impossible ticket or book that “hot” table. I am especially fortuitous to work with such a great Concierge Team here at The Rubens at the Palace.
conciergerb@rchmail.com
Conference & Banqueting Sales Manager
Organising events has always been a passion of mine, and with four years experience in the hospitality industry I joined The Rubens in 2011. One of the things I love about Red Carnation Hotels is that whether it be a boardroom meeting for 6, an Afternoon Tea for 10 or a private dinner for up to 180 guests, our expert teams work together to ensure that every event runs seamlessly and that each guest receives first class service before, during and after their time here. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests for a unique experience where we will provide exceptional service in a hotel that prides itself on being a ‘Home away from Home’
cmarry@rchmail.com
Reservations Manager
The hotel and hospitality industry have been a part of my life since 2005. I am lucky to be able to use that experience and apply it in my new role as Reservations Manager at The Rubens and 41. The Red Carnation Hotel Group works only to deliver the highest of standards and that alone was good enough reason for me to join their family. My role is challenging and sees me interact with customers on a day to day basis, allowing me to explore my passion for meeting new people from different backgrounds. It gives me a great sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that, in my role, I can be part of each guest's stay, be it for pleasure or work.
egnandt@rchmail.com
Food & Beverage Manager
My love for the hotel industry happened by chance when I worked as a waiter after finishing my degree in Law. What I thought was just a summer job ended up being my career. I started off in a small boutique hotel in Winchester where I trained in reception and food & beverage, moving up to House Manager and then General Manager by my 6th year. With a wealth of experience in hand, I felt I needed to challenge myself further, so took the decision to move to London and became part of the Red Carnation Hotel Group where I currently manage four restaurants and a bar. A service-minded, family-run hotel group who strive to only provide exceptional service is exactly what I was looking for.
mjones@rchmail.com
Executive Housekeeper
With over 20 years experience working within the five star industry in London, I was delighted to join the Red Carnation Hotels group. I pride myself on providing personal touches and paying special attention to detail, as this is key to the success of my role. I happily go the extra mile to ensure our guests feel special. The passion I have for people makes this role very rewarding as I enjoy meeting, greeting guests and exceeding their expectations. My aim is to ensure that every guest stay here at The Rubens is a pleasant and memorable one and that they experience a feeling of being home away from home.
dgraham@rchmail.com
Chief Engineer
I have been working at The Rubens Hotel since 1995. Since then the property has expanded and my responsibilities have stretched to include 41 Hotel, bbar and the apartments, making the everyday work all the more interesting and rewarding. With no two days the same, there is never a dull moment at The Rubens. My team is a great multi-cultural mix who work very hard behind the scenes to ensure our guests have the very best experience always.
phaden@rchmail.com