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Gravetye Manor has appointed Paul Skinner as its new general manager, effective 28 March 2022.
In his new role, Skinner takes over from Andrew Thomason who is set to step down from his role. He has worked across a range of five-star properties in London for the past two decades, culminating with his sojourn at Dukes.
Meanwhile, the hotel, which was built over 400 years ago in 1598, comprises a one-acre walled kitchen garden supporting the glass-fronted Michelin-starred restaurant, and it is currently owned by Jeremy and Elizabeth Hosking.
Skinner said: “Throughout my career, I have been very fortunate to have worked for a number of luxury hotels that have built fine reputations for service and product excellence, which have also been steeped in history and traditions and offer a sense of grandeur for visitors.
“It is therefore an honour and a privilege to be joining the Gravetye Manor team and I am very much looking forward to embracing this wonderful opportunity and supporting the team going forward to ensure we continue to provide exceptional country manor hospitality.”
Elizabeth Hosking added: “We are looking forward to welcoming Paul to the team at Gravetye. Andrew Thomason has done a fantastic job over the last decade, re-establishing the hotel as one of the best, and has created a strong base for Paul to start from.
“We are confident that Paul possesses the skills and experience required to take the manor into the next chapter of its story and to face the challenges ahead.”
