Catering Scotland

The Banchory Lodge Hotel in Aberdeenshire has appointed Robbie Mitchell as general manager. Bringing with him a wealth of experience, Robbie, 33, was formerly was GM of the award-winning Angels Share Hotel in Edinburgh  and deputy manager of  Jamie’s Italian in Edinburgh. He also helped open the five-star Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh as F&B Manager.

He commented: ‘I’m excited to be involved with the refurbishment of the hotel as it undergoes its transition. I am also looking forward to bringing some new and fresh ideas following the refurbishment.’

Winner of several awards, most notably with Hotel Missoni, Robbie helped the business to win Scotland’s Best Italian Restaurant of the Year in both 2011 and 2012 at the Scottish Restaurant Awards.