Jill van Rest

Jill van Rest is a seasoned hotel management professional with extensive experience in overseeing operations in high-capacity hotel environments. Currently serving as Hotel Manager at Strand Palace Hotel since July 2019, Jill manages daily operations of a 788-bedroom establishment, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Security, and Food & Beverage functions. Previously, Jill held roles as Operations Manager at both Strand Palace Hotel and PPHE Hotel Group, contributing to strategic business projects and managing hotel budgets. Notable earlier positions include Guest Service Centre Manager at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Front Office Manager at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. Jill's educational background includes a General Management Programme from Cranfield School of Management and an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Breda University of Applied Sciences.