Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Sussex, is delighted to have won the ‘Award for Developing People for Business Success’ award at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2018.
The award, sponsored by Crawley College, was announced on 15 March along with other winners of the prestigious local business awards, at a celebration dinner.
Ashdown Park Hotel won the award for demonstrating commitment to supporting and growing individuals’ skills, and delivering successful training and development initiatives to underpin business objectives.
Judge of the Gatwick Diamond Awards, Julie Kapsalis of Crawley College, said “Training is at the heart and core of Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club. They offer a career path for their staff that spans every department and skill set. The Group Managing Director himself embodies this passion - joining the company 30 years ago as a waiter and moving up the ladder and learning across every department.
“In a sector where retention rates can be challenging, this company is bucking the trend - securing huge loyalty and commitment from its staff to create the highest level of customer service. One particular apprentice, Jack, sealed the win for this company. His eloquence, passion, demeanour and personal story blew the judges away and they are convinced he will become the Group Financial Director one day.”
Ben Booker, general manager at Ashdown Park Hotel, said: “I am delighted that the hard work and commitment from the Personnel and Development team at Ashdown Park has been recognised. It is our people who offer such great hospitality that makes our hotel the success it is today, which underlines the value of developing and supporting individuals whilst encouraging them to achieve their full potential.
“Through the Personnel and Development team’s commitment to future employees, it’s fantastic to see so many eager young people join us for their week’s work experience, which I hope puts them on a stepping stone to a career within the very rewarding world of hospitality, which for too long has been overlooked as an industry you can aspire to be part of.”
For more information about Ashdown Park Hotel or to book, visit www.ashdownpark.com or call 01342 824988.
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Notes to Editors:
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:
Set in the beautiful location of Ashdown Forest (the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories), Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club offers a slice of luxury in the heart of East Sussex.
The four-star retreat boasts 106 luxurious bedrooms, the 2 AA Rosette Anderida restaurant, a country club and spa facilities, par 3 18-hole golf course, a converted chapel and working bell tower, four licensed wedding venues, meeting facilities and 186 acres of forest and gardens.
Awards won by Ashdown Park include the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award in 2016; 2 AA Rosette Award for the Anderida Restaurant in 2015/16; Most Prestigious Training Venue Award at the Prestigious Star Awards 2015 and AA Notable Wine List 2015.
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Elite Hotels:
A small, independent UK based hotel group, Elite Hotels has been investing in some of the UK’s most beautiful historic houses since 1986. The first of which was Tylney Hall Hotel, Hampshire, followed by Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, East Sussex, The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne and Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa, Bedfordshire. Each of the four Elite Hotels is a member of Small Luxury Hotels, a prestigious consortium representing over 500 of the best independent hotels in 70 countries.