Cameron House Hotel appoints director of operations
Rice has also led his hotel team to receive several awards throughout his career, including winning a gold medal accreditation at the 2013 Scottish Hotel Awards
Luxury five-star hotel Cameron House on Loch Lomond has appointed Gary Rice as its director of operations.
With over 28 years’ experience working within the hospitality industry, in his new role, Rice will assist in the day-to-day running of the hotel, delivering “high customer service and standards,” along with assisting with recruitment, training and retention, while supporting the resort director, Michael Lavizani.
Glaswegian-born Rice has honed his expertise across a range of hotels in the UK, from Reading to Leeds, rising through the ranks within “renowned” hospitality brands including Hilton, Jurys and Thistle.
For the past six years, he has worked within hotel management group, Klarent Hospitality, where he was a “key” figure within its senior leadership team; first appointed as director of operations for Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, before taking the position of general manager at its sister Doubletree hotel in Glasgow Strathclyde.
Rice has also led his hotel team to receive several awards throughout his career, including winning a gold medal accreditation at the 2013 Scottish Hotel Awards.
Located on the banks of Loch Lomond in the Trossachs National Park, Cameron House Hotel is home to 208 bedrooms including 28 suites, multiple dining outlets, a spa, marina and two golf courses, including the 18-hole Championship Carrick golf course.
Cameron Lodges also located within the wider resort includes 115 self-catered lodges, cottages and apartments.
Rice said: “I have closely followed and admired the growth of Cameron House as one of Scotland’s leading resorts and I’m honoured to be on board. I look forward to contributing to the success of the hotel by leading, supporting and developing the esteemed team to deliver excellence and exceed guest expectations.”
Lavizani added: “I’m delighted to welcome Gary to the Clan Cameron family. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional service and experiences for our guests; a commitment which Gary shares as he takes on this pivotal role, bringing with him his passion, knowledge and leadership skills. I’m confident that he’ll continue to guide Cameron House to excel in its operations.”
