Hare & Hounds, the 17th century boutique coaching inn, pub and restaurant located in Speen, Newbury, has appointed Chris Connor as General Manager.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Connor has spent the last six years on the leadership team at The Lucky Onion, a prominent, award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group centred in The Cotswolds. Previous roles included Group operations manager at Bel & The Dragon and growing challenger food brands.
Chris will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Hare & Hounds and will bring with him a wealth of experience in guest and group management, extensive capital refurbishments, procurement, and compliance.
Commenting on his new role, Connor said: “I am thrilled to take on the position of General Manager. I look forward to delivering an excellent guest experience working alongside my new team and supporting the continued development of the Hare & Hounds, as well as the sustained growth of the wider business.”
Drew Brown, Managing Director at Grosvenor Pubs and Inns, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris Connor to the Hare & Hounds. We believe he will be a fantastic addition to our hard-working team and look forward to seeing him take on this leadership role as we enter an exciting chapter for the property.”
Whilst being run as an independent boutique, Hare & Hounds comes under the umbrella of Grosvenor Pubs and Inns, owned by Red Lion Holdings, the pub investment group led by sector entrepreneurs Jason Myers and David Ramsey.
For more Information, please visit www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk