A RESTAURANT and hotel operator, with venues near Chester, has appointed an operation director.

The move comes as Nelson Hotels and Inns prepares to open its fifth venue in Wirral this winter.

The company has appointed Neil Armstrong as group food and beverage operations director.

He has more than 30 years of experience within the hospitality industry, spanning across notable 5* hotels and 2 AA Rosette-holding venues.

Nelson Hotels & Inns is an award-winning, family-run collection of hotels, inns and restaurants across Cheshire and surrounding areas.

Their fifth development, The Manor at Greasby is set to open this winter and will feature a refined, gastropub-style restaurant and an elegant wedding and events barn.

The new venue has created opportunity for a new and exciting senior position within the group, with the appointment of Mr Armstrong.

Over the past seven years, he has played a pivotal role in the service excellence department, overseeing the day-to-day operations in hotels across London and Manchester, developing and launching new restaurant concepts and brands.

He said: “I am really excited to join the Nelson Hotels & Inns team. I was immediately drawn to their collection of high-quality venues and their unique locations, as well as the attention to the food offering at each site.

“It’s a busy and exciting time at the group, with the opening of The Manor in Greasby coming up this winter and I am really looking forward to getting stuck into the role.”

Andrew Nelson, director of Nelson Hotels & Inns, said: “We’re delighted that Neil has joined our senior team at Nelson Hotels & Inns.

"His role as Group Food & Beverage Operations Director will be crucial in managing our kitchen and restaurant teams and his wealth of experience in the industry will guide us in offering further exceptional hospitality."

The group includes the four-star Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, The Pheasant Inn in Burwardsley, Tattenhall, and The Fishpool Inn in Delamere.