Daish’s Holidays strengthens Esplanade Hotel’s management team
Joe Devassy has been appointed as general manager, Viktoria Stankova as assistant manager, and Mollie Sanderson is the new duty manager
Independent family-owned holiday group Daish’s Holidays has announced three new appointments to the management team at its Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough.
The new recruits have more than 40 years of hospitality experience between them, including global experience in Egypt, Italy and India.
Joe Devassy joins as general manager and will oversee a 36-strong team at the 73-bed hotel. His main responsibilities include overseeing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and managing cost control.
Viktoria Stankova has been appointed as assistant manager and will work alongside Devassy to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the hotel. She will assist with staff rotas, training, and with supervising the bar, restaurant, and kitchen departments.
Mollie Sanderson has been appointed as duty manager and her responsibilities include room allocation, guest arrivals and departures, and day tours.
Regarding the appointment, Devassy said: “I’m really pleased to have been given the opportunity to head the Esplanade Hotel as general manager. I have a passion for hospitality and I am excited to ensure that the hotel is among the top names in the hospitality industry in Scarborough. It’s great to work with a respected local employer, and I look forward to ensuring the best possible service for our guests.”
Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, said: “We would like to congratulate Joe, Viktoria and Mollie on their new roles at Daish’s. Their hard work, skills and experience in the hospitality industry is fantastic to see and I’m in no doubt that they will deliver a first-rate service to all guests staying at the Esplanade.”
