Loic Gratadoux, head chef, The Harbour Heights Hotel

The Harbour Heights Hotel​, part of Dorset’s independent hotel group the FJB Collection, has appointed Loic Gratadoux​ as new head chef at its restaurant, Harbar Bistro.

With more than 11 years’ experience, French-born Gratadoux returns to the FJB Collection having previously worked at the Sandbanks-based Harbour Heights Hotel as junior sous chef between 2007 and 2008. His new role at the Harbour Heights will see him heading a nine-strong team at the Harbar Bistro and taking charge of the kitchen set-up and menus.  

Gratadoux said: “I'm very pleased to join the team at The Harbour Heights Hotel and look forward to producing food for the Harbar Bistro which reflects the quality of service at the hotel.  I will be launching new seasonal menus and will look at introducing some dishes with a French twist. I very much look forward to working with the hotel team, continuing to provide exceptional culinary experience at Harbar Bistro.”