The Belfry Hotel & Resort has announced four senior appointments to bolster its leadership team.

They are hotel manager Varun Shetty, director of finance Emma Catterall, chief engineer Gary Williams and director of food and beverage Jacques Hobson.

The four appointments come just as work is set to begin on a redevelopment and enhancement of the resort.

Shetty has been promoted to hotel manager, having previously held the role of director of food and beverage. 

Varun will be responsible for overseeing hotel operations, ensuring an exemplary experience for guests.

He has more than 20 years’ experience in hospitality, working across renowned hotel chains such as MacDonald Hotel and Resorts and IHG.

Catterall will be responsible for overseeing the resort’s financial operations and long-term growth and brings more than 19 years of experience leading financial teams across various industries.

Williams has long-standing experience in resort maintenance within the hospitality industry both in the UK and abroad, where he has overseen multiple redevelopments, refurbishments and new builds.

His most recent venture prior to joining the team at The Belfry was in St. Lucia.

Hobson has been promoted from Food and Beverage Manager to Director of Food and Beverage.

He began his career 12 years ago at The Belfry as Food and Beverage Assistant and last year was announced as one of Acorn Award’s 30 under 30 for 2022.

In his role, Hobson is responsible for leading the resort’s multiple food and beverage outlets.

Chris Eigelaar, resort director, said: “This is an exciting time of growth for The Belfry as a major programme of works gets underway at the resort.

“These appointments are key to helping us to drive the resort forward and capitalise on the additional facilities and enhanced offer that the development will provide.

“Their combined expertise and experience complement that of our fantastic team, ensuring we can continue to deliver the exceptional service and guest experience for which we are renowned.”

Pictured: From left - Varun, Emma, Gary and Jacques at The Belfry