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 11 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 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.

Liz is very excited to be returning to the role of Events Manager after a three-year absence where she focused on developing her lifestyle block in Curio Bay.

She has an incurable addiction to surfing, is passionate about real food, and is currently going through the process of organic certification for her property which grows fresh veggies and garlic.

Liz brings a wealth of functions experience from previous positions at Rydges Christchurch and Continental Catering in Rangiora and was proud to be involved in the launch of Ascot’s catering service.

Paulette has lost count of the years she’s spent in hospitality!

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.

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

In her spare time Paulette enjoys the global GPS craze, Geocaching.

Alex grew up surrounded by his Italian family of hoteliers. He gained his own experience in the hospitality industry as the owner of a multi-award winning countryside pub and restaurant in the UK. After 6 years at the helm, Alex left the industry to follow a long standing ambition of becoming a police officer.

Moving from the UK to Invercargill at the end of 2017, Alex had the opportunity to return to hospitality and joined the Ascot team in April 2018.

Alex prides himself on his attention to detail, impeccable standards and a desire to always be the best. He looks forward to exceeding your expectations during your next stay with us.

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.