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The Harts team

In hotels and restaurants people are even more important than premises. The Hart’s team aim to deliver the warmest welcome and unobtrusive professional service in all departments.

Tim Hart

Owner

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Stefa Hart

Owner & Interior Designer

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Adam Worthington

General Manager

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Amadou Jallow

Assistant Manager

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Andreea Baltaretu

Restaurant Manager

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Emma Pyrah

Marketing Manager

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Cecilia Chung

Reception Manager

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Rachel Scott

Head Housekeeper

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Paul Stevenson

Maintenance Manager

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Jack Scavetta

Head Chef

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Tim Hart

Owner

After a Cambridge Philosophy Degree and 10 years in investment banking Tim found his vocation as a restaurateur and hotelier. He bought Hambleton Hall in 1979 turning it into one of England’s finest country hotels and restaurants. In 1997 he opened Hart’s Restaurant in Nottingham and built Hart’s Hotel in 2002, which opened in 2003.

Hambleton Bakery, specialising in artisan bread, cakes and savouries, has grown rapidly since opering in 2008. The bakery now has 8 shops and 2 cafes in the East Midlands as well as 150 wholesale accounts.

Stefa Hart

Owner & Interior Designer

Tim Hart’s wife masterminds the interior design of the hotels and restaurant. She has produced one of the most beautiful and glamorous hotel interiors in the UK at Hambleton Hall, but always claims she is most interested in comfort and practicality, these concepts have been well reflected in Hart’s.

Adam Worthington

General Manager

Adam has been in the hotel trade for 20 years and joined Hart’s as general manager in 2012. Adam is proud to work for the highest-rated hotel in Nottingham and strives for excellence in everything he does. He is responsible for all aspects of operations at the hotel and has developed a passion for detail and the guest experience.

Amadou Jallow

Assistant Manager

Billo has years of extensive experience in hospitality and a dedication to exceptional service with his role as Assistant Manager. He is committed to enhancing your stay and ensure every detail of your visit is perfect.

Andreea Baltaretu

Restaurant Manager

Harts Kitchen Restaurant Manager, Andreea Baltaretu, has worked in hospitality for a number of years and is incredibly passionate about the industry and providing amazing customer service. Andreea leads her professional front of house team, mainting high standards set by Tim Hart and taking great pride in providing excellent customer service.

Emma Marriott

Marketing Manager

With many years of experience in marketing and creative design, Marketing and Events Manager Emma, is in charge of putting us on the map and works on exciting projects to take Harts Hotel & Kitchen forward and provide incredible customer experiences.

Kasey Greenhalgh

Reception Manager

Reception Manager Kasey, who has a background in hospitality, joined Harts in 2023. Kasey’s priority is to welcome and look after all guests, ensuring that their stay exceeds all expectations. If you would like to discuss an upcoming reservation, individual or group enquiry, Kasey and her team will be delighted to assist with this.

Rachel Scott

Head Housekeeper

Rachel’s dedication and affection for the hotel are reflected in her sheer love for what she does. Her passion is not just for herself but also for her team, many of whom have been at the hotel for many years.

Paul Stevenson

Maintenance Manager

We are very proud to be the highest-rated hotel in Nottingham by the AA hotel inspector, so Paul works effortlessly to ensure the hotel maintains its high standards. You will find him regularly with a paint brush in his hand or at B&Q!

Lukasz Jaworski

Head Chef

Head Chef Lukasz Jaworski began his career with Hart’s over 20 years ago and has many years of experience working with Michelin Star Executive Chef Aaron Patterson from our sister hotel, Hambleton Hall. Lukasz and his team are dedicated to sourcing fresh, local, and seasonal produce, and is extremely passionate about the food he serves and hopes you will return many times to enjoy his cooking.

Meet the team

The Harts team

Tim Hart

Stefa Hart

Adam Worthington

Amadou Jallow

Andreea Baltaretu

Emma Pyrah

Cecilia Chung

Rachel Scott

Paul Stevenson

Jack Scavetta

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