Whittlebury Park welcomes back hospitality leader Sebastien Dumont as food and beverage manager
Whittlebury Park has appointed experienced hospitality professional Sebastien Dumont as its new food and beverage manager, marking a return to the venue where his UK career first began.
Sebastien brings more than 30 years of international experience across France, the UK, and the USA. He trained at the prestigious ESCF Ferrandi Paris hospitality school, gaining hands-on experience in Michelin-starred restaurants including Goumard Prunier and three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Régence at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.
His career has seen him hold senior roles across a range of respected venues, including Barns Hotel in Bedford, Restaurant Les Prémices in France, and most recently, Kettering Park Hotel, where he spent seven years as Food & Beverage Manager.
Sebastien first joined Whittlebury Park in 2002, quickly progressing from head waiter to bar manager, demonstrating his strong leadership and operational expertise early on.
Inspired by his grandfather, a chef, and his father, who worked in hospitality service, Sebastien developed his passion for the industry from a young age.
Speaking about his appointment, Sebastien said: "Coming back to Whittlebury Park feels like coming home. I’m excited to work with the team to continue delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our guests."