The Savoy recruits new director of F&B

The Savoy has added to its leadership team with the appointment of Nicolas Schell as its new director of food and beverage (F&B).

In his role, Schell will oversee all F&B operations at the luxury London hotel, including all-day dining restaurant Gallery, the American Bar, the Beaufort Bar, In Room Dining, Banqueting and Scoff, The Savoy’s dedicated scone shop.

Schell will also work closely with partners including Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, which operates the Savoy Grill, the River Restaurant and Restaurant 1890 at the property.

The appointment reunites Schell with Franck Arnold, managing director of The Savoy, with whom he previously worked at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.

Schell has also worked for hotel brand Rocco Forte.

“It is an honour to join The Savoy and to be part of a hotel with such an extraordinary heritage, shaped by iconic figures like the legendary César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier," he says. "London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, incomparable in its energy and diversity, and I am excited to contribute to its dynamic dining scene, honouring The Savoy’s legacy while helping shape its future."

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