The Team

Your hosts, Adrian, Angela and Stephen met at the University of Surrey in the 1980’s where they studied Hotel & Catering Administration.  On graduating, Adrian worked as a General Manager for the outside catering firm, Kennedy Brookes; Angela as Front of House Manager, firstly for Crest Hotels, then at the London Tara Hotel; and Stephen as Food & Beverage Manager with Crest Hotels, before working for Rank Hovis McDougall.  Adrian and Angela married in 1987 and their two children, Casey and Matthew, are also now both married and have children of their own.

It was in November 1992 that the three bought their dream hotel where Adrian is the (self-taught) Head Chef, Angela takes care of Front of House and Housekeeping and Stephen oversees the Restaurant and Bar.

Adrian’s brigade have been with him for a combined total of over 50 years!  Dawn, his Second Chef, joined Overwater Hall in 1993, and, with a short break to have a baby, has worked here ever since.  She is the talented and artistic Pastry Chef.  Chef de Partie Karen completes the senior kitchen team. The three have now been cooking together for so long that consistency in the Restaurant is assured.

The team were proud winners of the Taste Cumbria Award at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2012, and subsequently completed their triumph by taking the Taste Gold Award at the National Finals at Old Trafford, Manchester, in May 2013.

Katalin, Assistant Manager for over 10 years, is also the resident wine expert.

There must be something very special about this place that keeps its staff for so long.

Employment Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Commis Chef.  Some previous experience is essential for this post.

We also have a part-time vacancy for a Kitchen Porter.  Own transport is essential for this role.

Some in-house accommodation is available for full-time candidates from further afield.

Contact Stephen, Adrian or Angela for more information.

welcome@overwaterhall.co.uk

017687 76566