Red Carnation Hotels

After completing his Hotel Management training at The Savoy in London, Clive spent 6 years at The Carlton in Johannesburg. In 1987 he was appointed as General Manager of The Royal Hotel in Durban and in 1992 became an Executive Director of Three Cities Hotels. In 2000 he moved to Europe to take up the position as MD of a Specialised Banqueting Production business before returning to the hotel business to manage the Annabelle Hotel in Cyprus. He returned to SA in June 2004 as General Manager at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa to establish the business as the Hotel of First Choice in Cape Town. In December 2004 he was appointed Managing Director of Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat, the Relais and Châteaux property in the Cederberg. In November 2006 he negotiated and concluded the purchase of the Oyster Box in Umhlanga on behalf of RCH and in November 2006 was appointed Managing Director of Red Carnation Hotels in South Africa.

cbennett@rchmail.co.za    T: +27 21 437 9061

I started my hospitality career washing pots and pans in an Italian restaurant where the Chef Proprietor took the time to show me how to cook octopus. I still enjoy cooking today and my wife, Christine, reckons I may possibly be the best chef ever! I am a very keen golfer with a handicap of 12 and have an interest in South African wines and Anglo Boer War history.

My role at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is to ensure that your home away from home exceeds your expectations and that the memories you take back with you will forever remain special.

The Twelve Apostles team are all special and share equally in an overriding belief that there is in fact no request too large and no detail too small for anybody.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa soon.

jflowerday@12apostles.co.za     T: +27 21 437 9000

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I joined the newly reopened Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in June 2003 as Rooms Division Manager.

My work experience includes The Mount Nelson, The Michelangelo and The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City.  Prior to joining the Twelve Apostles, I held the position of Reservations Manager for the Conservation Corporation Africa, overseeing the reservations, revenue management and communications to 30 luxury Game Lodges throughout Africa.

I have been with the hotel since the re-opening and have watched it go from strength to strength and am very excited to be involved with a hotel of this calibre that is constantly evolving and remaining one step ahead of the rest.

dalgie@12apostles.co.za      T: +27 21 437 9000

It all started 5 years ago in London, where I gained most of my experience. Having worked in both front of house, with our guests directly and behind the scenes as reservations manager, I know exactly how important first impressions are. As the first port of call, my team and I will endeavour to make your stay at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa an effortless and unforgettable experience.

mnel@12apostles.co.za      T: +27 21 437 9000

I joined the team at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in 2002 as a Switchboard Operator and soon progressed to Assistant Front Office Manager. As we are a member of Red Carnation Hotels, I was given the opportunity to travel abroad in July 2004 and work in the five-star Milestone Hotel as Reception Manager.  After 18 months and a great deal of experience, home was calling. I returned to The Twelve Apostles Hotel as Front Office Manager and was then promoted to Guest Services Manager in May 2008 looking after our Consortia guests including Virtuoso, Signature, Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts and Leading Small Hotels of the World.

nsmith@12apostles.co.za

My path did not originally include the hospitality industry, but rather IT and Networking - I know complete opposite direction!  It was my brother's involvement in this exciting industry that peaked my interest and as they say "I have never looked back."

I was lucky enough to complete my practical at Fancourt Country Club and Golf Estate and started at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in 2008 as a student completing my third-year practical. After 6 months I was employed as Assistant Concierge and then promoted to Concierge Team Leader in August 2008.

It will be my pleasure to welcome you to The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. Whether you are here on business or pleasure, I hope that you will have time to experience some of the attractions that Cape Town has to offer? If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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My initial interest in wines was nurtured by my mentor, Johan Lopshur of Steenberg Wine Estate.  Johan recognized my interest and hunger for knowledge and encouraged me to pursue these interests in the wine industry. 

I have been employed at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa since March 2003 in the position of Sommelier and the hotel is very dedicated to the training and development of staff and is therefore assisting me while I am studying at The Cape Wine Academy and working towards becoming a top Cape Wine Master.

I am committed to ensuring your visit to Azure Restaurant is a complete dining experience with sumptuous food matched perfectly with world-class international and local wines.

luvo@12apostles.co.za

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I started my career in the hospitality industry in 1998 when I was privileged enough to be part of the opening team of Walt Disney World’s 4th Theme Park in Orlando, Florida – Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  After returning from the US in 2000, I took up a position as Front Office Agent at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.  After 5 and a half years, during which I held a variety of different positions – including Front Office Manager – in October 2005 I embarked on an 18-month sabbatical in the UK.  I joined the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in June 2007 in the position of Duty Manager.  Hard work always pays off and I was promoted to the position of Front Office Manager in May 2008.  My team and I look forward to welcoming you to The Twelve Apostles Hotel in the near future where no request is too large and no detail too small.

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