By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Master Innholders announces 2022 Aspiring Leaders.
The Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma (MIALD) has welcomed eighteen new ambitious junior hotel professionals onto its award-winning development programme.
Formed in 2012 and based on the Institute of Leadership & Management Level 3 Award, MIALD is delivered over a 12-month period in eight two-day sessions at iconic hotels across the UK. Designed to develop management skills, leadership talent and build career prospects, the new cohorts will gain expertise in eight key business areas. Awarded the Princess Royal Training Award in 2021, MIALD has been recognised one of the most sought-after qualifications for junior-level hotel supervisors and managers in the UK.
Following a rigorous selection process, the Master Innholders has selected eighteen talented and driven applicants to join its tenth cohort, who will begin their course this May 2022 at the Royal Air Force Club. These new Aspiring Leaders are:
- Catherine Bach, duty manager, Beaverbrook
- Camille Bobin, assistant restaurant manager, Coworth Park
- Daniel Brennan, front of house manager, Brockencote Hall
- Tierney Corcoran, front of house manager, Macdonald Bath Spa
- Emily Coubrough, guest experience manager, The Savoy
- Joshua Da Costa, bar & beverage manager, Hilton London Bankside
- Niek De Rijcke, assistant manager nights, 45 Park Lane
- Julian Dolan, assistant F&B manager, The Grove
- Maisy Gale, guest services manager, The Rubens at the Palace
- Rosie May Hamblin, events manager, The Castle Hotel Taunton
- Nicholas Laws, front of house manager, Fowey Hall Hotel
- Ailsa Le Poidevin, reception manager, The Ritz London
- Ania Malecka, guest relations manager, Homewood Bath
- Moritz Matyssek, guest relations manager, Grosvenor House London
- Freya Morton, house manager, The Pig at Bridge Place
- George Price, house manager, The Pig on the Beach
- Gareth Rees, assistant guest services manager, The Manor House
- Charlotte Shaw, head housekeeper, The Athenaeum
Shortlisted candidates were interviewed by a panel of established hospitality professionals, including Tim Hassell FIH MI, estates director of Thurlestone Hotel, Kalindi Juneja FIH, CEO of Pride of Britain Hotels, Dr Hilary Cooke FIH MI, MIALD Course Director, and Robert Ledward-Smith FIH, regional general manager at Champneys.
Commenting on the new cohort, David Morgan-Hewitt FIH MI, chairman of the Master Innholders said: “As always, the standard of applicants has been extremely impressive. The candidates of our 2022 cohort have been recognised for their enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering passion for hospitality. Congratulations to all our new Aspiring Leaders and I look forward to seeing your future successes in hotel management.”