Shekhar Grover appointed hotel manager at the Grand, York

Shekhar Grover has been appointed hotel manager at the Grand, York.

 

He brings 17 years’ experience to the role, joining from Fairmont St Andrews in Fife, where he was director of food and beverage.

 

Prior to that, he was director of food and beverage at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport and was also based at Royal Caribbean Cruises for 12 years, during which he visited 59 countries, progressing from bartender to senior beverage operations manager.

 

He began his career in the industry at his parents’ restaurant in India.

 

Grover said of his appointment: “For me, five-star hospitality has always been about creating meaningful experiences and lasting memories. Guests come to us to celebrate life’s most important moments, and being part of that is a real privilege. What stood out to me at the Grand, York was just how important this was to them, too, by offering guests so much under one roof, while seamlessly celebrating the beautiful city that the hotel calls home.

 

“Growing up in India, I was taught that when someone visits your home, you do everything you can to ensure they leave happy, and that ethos has stayed with me throughout my career. It’s about genuine care, authenticity in service and an unwavering attention to detail.”

 

Adam Dyke, general manager of the Grand, York, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Shekhar following an exciting year for the hotel. He brings a wealth of experience from luxury hospitality, alongside a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.”

 

The Grand, York is a Splendid Hospitality Group property offering 207 bedrooms, restaurants the three-AA-rosette Legacy and the Rise, and the SubRosa spa, which opened last year following a £2.8m refurbishment.

 

Splendid Hospitality Group consists of 24 hotels and is one of the UK’s fastest-growing privately owned hospitality groups, owned and directed by Shiraz and Nadeem Boghani.