Nick-Martin
English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues has appointed Nick Martin as head chef at Waterhead Boutique Hotel & Dining near Ambleside in the Lake District.
Martin, who has 30 years experience behind the stove and was previously head chef at Macdonald Hotels' Cumbrian properties, said he was looking forward to the 'challenging new role' and becoming part of a family-run business.
"My aim is to help motivate and inspire our kitchen teams to nurture their talents, develop skills and create the right environment for the highest quality of food," he said.