

Kristin majored in Film and Media studies at the University of Cape Town before coming to the UK and joining the company in May 2007 as a receptionist at the Clifton Hotel. In June 2008 she moved to head office where she was promoted to HR Assistant and in September 2008 she was promoted to the HR and Training Manager of the group.
"Working in a small company full of friendly, confident, young people, has allowed me to mix responsibility, professional development and fun perfectly."
- Kristin Franklin, HR & Training Manager

Matt joined the company in January 2006 as a Graduate at the Washington Hotel after completing his degree in French and German at Durham University. In May 2006 he was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Clifton Hotel and in March 2007 he accepted the position of Manager at the Washington Hotel. He moved to the Clifton Hotel as Manager in September 2009.
"The greatest thing about Clifton Hotels is the combination of rapid career progression, the freedom afforded you once you are given the responsibility of running a hotel and the huge amount of fun that you have in the process! It is a unique company in that respect and is the perfect place to get started in a management career from an early age."
- Matt Hildrew, Manager of the Clifton Hotel
Tim, who studied Economics at the University of Bristol, joined the company in August 2008 as the Graduate Trainee Manager of the Washington Hotel. In December 2009 he was promoted to the Assistant Manager of the Hotel and in April 2010 he accepted the position of Group Revenue Manager.
"Clifton Hotels give you the opportunity to put your stamp on your role and really get involved in making improvements. If you are ambitious and work hard there is valuable experience and real opportunity waiting for you in a wide variety of roles. There is a great atmosphere in the company, which is vital for job satisfaction."
-Tim Melling, Revenue Manager

Amy did her BA Honours degree in Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University before joining the Clifton Hotel group in January 2007 as a receptionist at the Berkeley Square. In October 2009 she was promoted to the Assistant Manager of the hotel.
"The Berkeley Square Hotel is like my second home and the staff are very much my family. The team atmosphere is amazing through out the Clifton Hotel Group. This is definitely one of the many reasons I love my job and enjoy working here. The variety in the job means there's never a dull day and the work remains exciting and challenging no matter how long you have been here, there is a real of emphasis on taking responsibility for your own work which gives you the freedom to progress and improve in your own time which gives you a great amount of job satisfaction. We work hard to ensure we remain to be some of Bristol's top hotels, and it is clear as soon as you walk through the doors how proud we all are of it. If you are interested in a career in the hospitality industry the Clifton Hotels is an ideal place to start your journey "
- Amy Allen, Assistant Manager at the Berkeley Square Hotel

Anna came to the UK from Poland and joined the Clifton Hotel group in July 2005 as a room attendant. In October 2007 she was promoted to her current role as House Manager of the Washington Hotel.
"I really enjoy improving the rooms in the hotel and because it is such a busy hotel, talking to guests is a great way to improve my English. The atmosphere in both in the hotel and between us all is very nice."
- Anna Maria Cmich, House Manager of the Washington Hotel
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