Our People

Oliver Harris

General Manager

Oliver joined us in late 2024 with an impressive CV as well as plenty of leadership experience in luxury and boutique hospitality.

Having graduated from The Edge Hotel School in 2016, his career began with the Exclusive Collection, a family-run hotel group, before he became Food and Beverage Manager at Fanhams Hall Hotel. His dynamic leadership and passion for service excellence were further honed during his tenure at the five-red-star and two Michelin Key awarded establishment, Whatley Manor Hotel, where he rose to become Operations Manager in just two and a half years.

In his next role, at Tortworth Court Hotel (part of the De Vere brand), Oliver managed alarger property, of 201 rooms, but his passion for a more bespoke and boutique environment brought him to us in November 2024, and he’s eager to take his and our profile to the next level.

Selam Nafekegu

Restaurant Manager

We’re thrilled to welcome (back!) Selam Nafekegu as our new Restaurant Manager. 

Selam already had bags of experience and expertise when she held this position for the first time (from 2014 to 2018), and she’s added considerably to it in the last eight years. 

Her spells since then at high-quality, Michelin-star and AA rosette restaurants in Wales, the Midlands and the Lakes have seen her enhance her reputation for dynamism, planning, communication and business awareness, skills honed over a career which began with a Degree in Hotel Management gained from Cologne Business School. 

Executive Head Chef Chris Cleghorn said:

“It’s a privilege to welcome Selam back to lead the restaurant team. Since leaving us, she has gained further experience at other prestigious properties, and the depth of knowledge she brings will be invaluable, as we continue striving to improve, and to ensure The Olive Tree remains the best possible restaurant for our guests.”

Jolanta Bednarczyk

Front of House Manager

With over 10 years of experience in luxury, corporate, and leisure hospitality, Jolanta brings extensive experience in guest service, hotel operations, and front office leadership. Her career began at the five-star Sofitel Wroclaw before moving to the UK, where she developed her experience across both branded and independent hotels, including Marriott Hotels, Clayton Hotels, and the Providence Hotels portfolio.

Jolanta spent several years with the Kilbirnie Hotel, progressing to General Manager, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of hotel operations alongside a hands-on leadership style focused on both guests and teams.

In August 2025, Jolanta joined The Queensberry as Front Office Manager, where she focuses on creating a warm and seamless arrival experience, supporting a close-knit front office team, and ensuring each guest feels genuinely looked after from the moment they arrive.