About Us

After joining the team in November 2014, Bryan brings 28 years of experience working across various hospitality sectors, including eight years in Australia. Having previously managed four of the Invercargill Licensing Trust properties, Bryan now takes over management of the "Flag Ship".

Bryan is known for his hands-on attitude and drive to ensure all guests are well looked after by the dedicated team.

Nick has worked for a number of the Invercargill Licensing Trust establishments during the past 17 years, gaining a wide variety of experiences in bars, restaurants and conferences.

Nick strives to ensure that your visit to Ascot Park Hotel will be a memorable occasion.

Growing up in the tourism and hospitality industry, Tamai brings a wide range of experience to the team.

Tamai joined the Ascot crew in 2013 on reception and now looks after our accounts department in the management team.

With 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Cheryl's key role is overseeing the accommodation at Ascot Park Hotel.

With Cheryl’s attention to detail you can be ensured that all your accommodation needs are met.

Southland born and bred, Greg has 18 years’ experience in the kitchen, working all over NZ and Australia. Everything from pubs to 5 star hotels, Greg enjoys making the ‘classics’ and adding his own new twist. He has now come back home to show and teach all he has learnt from his work experiences.

Courtney has been part of the Ascot Park Hotel team for 17 years and is a valuable asset to our Events department.

She has experience working on a number of large-scale events and her comprehensive knowledge of the hotel, combined with impeccable attention to detail, ensures a flawless event every time.

With more than 20 years working throughout the South Pacific and Australia, Simon brings his knowledge and experience in a variety of food styles to the Ascot kitchen.

Through fantastic menus, attention to detail and a personal touch, Simon has the know-how and can-do to make every occasion at the Ascot a memorable one.

Ang is born & bred in Southland but started her hospitality career in Christchurch, where she spent her time working in Food & Beverage whilst studying towards her Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel & institution Management. Over 12 years she worked her way through the ranks to Food & Beverage Manager at Holiday Inn. When the ground started shaking she decided to move the family to safer grounds and come home for good. Ang now spends her spare time with her boys on their lifestyle block when not escaping on a tramp or jetting off to the next concert. Ang has been part of the Ascot Events team since 2016 and loves nothing more than seeing a successful event through to the end.

Paulette has been working in hospitality since she was 13 years old. After spending six dedicated years at the Kelvin Hotel in Invercargill she decided to move on to the Ascot to gain more knowledge in the hospitality industry.

With that move Paulette gained the technical expertise to become a registered workplace assessor with Service IQ, and now has the ability to up skill our valuable staff members and qualify them for Level 3 and 4 New Zealand Certificates in Business, Food and Beverage or Accommodation strands.

Paulette has a keen eye for detail and prides herself on her high work ethic.

Bringing an unrivalled passion for hospitality to the Ascot Park Hotel team, Kim is equipped with a Bachelor in Hotel & Tourism Management and six years of experience in a variety of establishments.

Kim is an enthusiastic and innovative member of the team who ensures every experience at the Ascot Sports Bar is an enjoyable one.

Born and bred in the deep south, she’s as keen on rugby as they come and she’s sure to fit in with the locals.

Joining the Ascot Park Hotel team in 2010, Lynese brings a whopping 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to our rooms division.

Lynese was the driving force behind the implementation of the chemical free cleaning policy in our guest rooms, ensuring your accommodation is always presented in the cleanest and most comfortable of condition.

Karley has always lived in Southland and has been part of the Ascot team since 2017 working in both our reception and events departments. Previously she was in the tourism industry for 17 years bringing to us a wealth of knowledge. Outside of work Karley spends most of her time running her 2 children to their next sporting appointment.