ROTTERDAM MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meet our Dedicated Team
OUR FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM
Food & Beverage Service Manager
GARETH RUDDOCK
Did you know? Gareth may be from the UK, but his fluent Dutch surprises many guests. He keeps our Food & Beverage and Banqueting operations running smoothly.
Food & Beverage Supervisor
AHMED BARAKAT
Did you know? Ahmed has been part of our hotel for over 18 years and is the driving force behind our morning Food & Beverage team.
Food & Beverage Supervisor
EROL TOPRAK
Did you know? Erol has been with us for over 15 years and has a true gift for creating a personal connection with every guest who visits our restaurant.
OUR BANQUETING TEAM
Food & Beverage Shiftleader
RAMON MAYOR
Did you know? Music is never far away when Ramon is around, he always brings his own speaker to work. He's been with the hotel since its opening in 2000.
Food & Beverage Shiftleader
TOM DE KONING
Did you know? Tom has been part of our Banqueting Team for over 19 years. If you need the latest football stats, he's the person to ask.
Food & Beverage Associate
RIZALDY GABAYOYO
Did you know? Rizaldy celebrates 25 years with the hotel this September. His dedication ensures every meeting is set up and ready before you arrive.
OUR KITCHEN TEAM
ANDRÉ VAN SPIJK
Did you know? André is our Interim Head Chef and splits his time between his home in Cuba, the Caribbean, and the Netherlands, supporting and consulting kitchen teams like ours.
Sous Chef
DENNY CALCANO
Did you know? Denny is originally from the Dominican Republic and brings the vibrant flavours of his roots into every dish he creates.
MARIA PASCHALIDOU
Did you know? Maria is originally from Greece and has a passion for pastry and beautifully plated dishes.
Interim Head Chef
Junior Sous Chef
OUR FRONT OFFICE TEAM
Rooms Division Manager
ILSE VERWIJS
Did you know? Ilse has welcomed countless VIPs to our hotel, including Prince, Jennifer Lopez and Coldplay. Her passion for delivering the highest level of service makes every guest feel special.
Assistant Front Office Manager
REBECCA DE LANGE
Did you know? Rebecca’s smile is contagious, and so is her knowledge of the hotel. She knows every room type and all 228 room codes by heart.
Security Supervisor
ARJAN DE JONGSTE
Did you know? After experiencing almost every situation in the hotel, Arjan has plenty of stories to tell. Together with his team, he ensures every guest and colleague feels safe and secure.
OUR HOUSEKEEPING TEAM
Housekeeping Manager
STIJN DE KLOE
Did you know? Stijn became part of our Housekeeping Team just one week before the ABN AMRO Open, the hotel’s biggest event of the year.
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
MARIA ALMEIDA
Did you know? Originally from Cape Verde, Maria has brought over 20 years of experience to our Housekeeping Team.
Engineering Supervisor
EGBERT SCHMIDT
Did you know? Egbert can fix just about anything. Together with his maintenance colleagues, they're known as the "Three Musketeers."
THE MILLÈN - ONE MICHELIN STAR
WIM SEVEREIN
Wim is the Chef and owner of Michelin star restaurant The Millèn where he creates refined dishes with seasonal ingredients. Chef and Owner
INGRID BUIKEMA
Ingrid is a true jack of all trades. She supports Sanne in the restaurant and manages everything behind the scenes. Hostess
SANNE POPPEN
As the Maitre-Sommelier of The Millèn, Sanne can share her passion and expertise in wine and hospitality with every guest. Maitre-sommelier
OUR COMMERCIAL TEAM
Account Manager
MARIEN MOENS
Groups & Conventions Sales Executive
ANOUCK ROZENHART
MICHELLE LANDUIIJT Groups & Conventions Coordinator
BRUIN Groups & Conventions Coordinator
LEANNE