The award-winning Leathes Head Hotel located in the secluded Borrowdale Valley near Keswick, is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Restaurant Manager Kevin Ricou.
Originally from Brittany in France, Kevin has lived and worked in the UK for 7 years and brings with him a wealth of experience working in mouth-watering restaurants throughout the Lake District, including Holbeck Ghyll and most recently the Ryebeck Hotel & Restaurant in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Kevin joins The Leathes Head Hotel at an extremely exciting time as they launch their brand-new restaurant and dining experience after an extensive refurbishment programme that took place during the winter months.
Kevin Ricou, Restaurant Manager at the Leathes Head says:
“My appointment at The Leathes Head Hotel is such a fantastic and exciting opportunity and I look forward to learning so much from working with our Head Chef Noel and the rest of the team to deliver a first-class dining experience situated in the heart of the Lake District. For me, the best part of the role is making guests feel special and ensuring they have a wonderful experience. The Leathes Head has everything in place to make this happen and I look forward to be a part of it.”
Laura Dadulak, Hotel Manager at The Leathes Head Hotel says;
“Having previously worked with Kevin Ricou at Holbeck Ghyll, I am very excited to be working once again with such an expert in his field and look forward to bringing a whole new dining experience to the heart of the Borrowdale Valley. We have lots planned in 2018 to make the guest experience a truly memorable one, and this new appointment is crucial to the high level of service we strive to deliver.”
Borrowdale’s first 2 AA Rosette Awarded Restaurant is headed up by chef Noel Breaks who is proud to deliver a menu of locally grown, reared and foraged produce, including Herdwick Lamb from Yew Tree Farm in Rosthwaite, milk and free range eggs from Scales Farm, and fresh produce from other Cumbrian producers; fresh meat from Lakeland Supplies in Kendal and cheese from The Kendal Cheese Company.
