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Independent coach holiday group Daish’s Holidays has announced the appointment of a new general manager at The Devonshire Hotel in Torquay.
Steve Cowie brings a fresh approach to the role, with 12 years of experience in various hospitality and retail establishments, and seven months of experience as assistant manager at The Devonshire Hotel.
Cowie oversees 39 employees and cares for up to 140 guests at any one time. His responsibilities include compliance, elements of HR and finance, maintenance, and staff training.
Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, said: “I am really pleased to announce Steve’s promotion to general manager of The Devonshire Hotel. During his time as assistant manager Steve showed himself to be an invaluable asset to the team and I have full confidence that he will continue to deliver the highest standards of quality and care for our guests.”
Regarding his appointment, Cowie said: “I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to step up into my new role as general manager at The Devonshire Hotel. As a family business, Daish’s Holidays values guest enjoyment as a top priority.
“It’s really great to work for an organisation that encourages you to build strong relationships with the guests, to ensure we are providing them with a fantastic experience. I’m excited to take on my new responsibilities and ensure we continue to provide top quality customer service.”
