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Getting to know… Beth Rankin

Getting to know… Beth Rankin

11 March 2019

In our new Q&A series, we ask our employees 8 quickfire questions – regarding their roles, preferences, and the dynamic world of hospitality – so you can get to know our wonderful staff a little bit better. They only have 5 minutes to answer, so let’s go…

Name: Beth Rankin

Job role: C&E sales manager

  1. Summarise your role in one sentence:
    I’m responsible for planning, organising and seeing through all of the Hotel’s conferences, events and weddings.
  2. What’s your favourite part of the job?
    Dealing with customers and receiving great feedback after an event.
  3. One word your colleagues would use to describe you:
    Enthusiastic!
  4. What’s your favourite dish on the Hotel menu?
    Without a doubt, the sticky toffee pudding – it’s delicious!
  5. And your favourite tipple?
    It’s got to be a classic gin & tonic.
  6. Where is the one place you HAVE to go when visiting York?
    Plonkers Wine Bar, it’s located just by the riverside.
  7. Who would be your dream guest at the Hotel?
    Robbie Williams.
  8. Describe working at Mercure York in three words:
    Happy, inspiring and challenging.