We are pleased to introduce the team who will ensure your stay at the Salisbury and your dining experience in Gabbro is a memorable one!

Our Head Chef Craig Rushton, brings with him a wealth of experience together with a real passion for modern cuisine.  He and his team bring together the finest of Scottish ingredients including local caught fish and seafood alongside the best of aged beef, game and poultry to ensure you enjoy an expertly prepared meal executed with a fine flair for taste combinations and presentation.  

You can expect the highest standards of product sourcing, menu design, quality standards and kitchen management to ensure you enjoy a consistent and enjoyable dining experience at Gabbro.  All our food is prepared in the kitchen and a ’specials’ board features signature dishes for weekends.

Andrew  Stott is responsible for all Front of House Service within Gabbro and is always happy to lend advice on dishes, drinks and of course, Scottish whiskies.  Andrew brings with him a BSc in Mathematics against  a varied knowledge and experience in both customer care and Front of House services.  Andrew studied overseas in Austin, Texas (USA).

Stephen Brock is our Front of House Manager, having relocated from Lancashire (Cliviger), England to Edinburgh, Scotland.  Stephen holds a degree in Business Administration with honours gained through the Manchester Metropolitan University.  He brings with him prior experience from Le Meridian hotels alongside an excellent history of customer care, guest relations and front of house services.   He is also a keen web-site designer, having gained an NCFE in telematics level 3 internet design and navigation.

We have a strong team of Guestroom Assistants who are responsible for ensuring that your room is spotlessly clean and comfortable for your arrival.

All together we form an excellent team, striving to ensure the highest levels of guest service throughout, based on respect for each other and the hotel guests;  everyone pulls together and there is a strong sense of solid values -  everyone has a good sense of humour to help get through the various challenges that a busy hotel brings. 

We hope you enjoy meeting our team and getting to know them whilst staying at the Salisbury!