As always there is exciting movements’ happening at Novotel Sydney Parramatta, this month sees the official launch of 350 Restaurant and Lounge and introduction of their new General Manager, Stephen Wills.

Stephen Wills takes on the reigns as General Manager at Novotel Sydney Parramatta after previous GM Michael Daviss moves to Novotel Sydney Central. Stephen joins the team with a tremendous amount of hospitality experience which started at the age of fourteen when working as a chef in his hometown in England.

After moving to Australia in 1998, Stephen started working with family owned hospitality group; Doherty’s which gave him the opportunity to explore Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales as Executive Assistant Manager across the group’s properties. During his time in Ballarat, Stephen joined the Accor Hotels Group as General Manager for Mercure Ballarat Hotel.  

Stephen’s greatest achievement to date is his assistance in the successful operation of Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour following the closure of Sydney Convention and Events Centre. He then went on to lead the hotel’s $6 million refurbishment on its public area and launch of their new restaurant “The Ternary”.

Now at Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Stephen brings his knowledge and expertise in time for the launch of the hotel’s new 350 Restaurant and Lounge. Stephen says he is thrilled to be a part of the new look restaurant and to showcase the new menus designed by Executive Chef Kiki Kiki which has already received great feedback from guests and locals enjoying the new concept and bright, contemporary surrounds.

Stephen says he feels right at home in Parramatta, with the Western Sydney business partners making him feel more than welcome in the community. The team at Novotel have also made his transition to the hotel a lot easier and sees many great opportunities to further the hotel’s success and secure its leading position in the West Sydney market.

Stephen’s bubbly and down to earth personality has made him an easy fit in the existing team at Novotel Sydney Parramatta and they look forward to assisting in his plans for the future. The team describe Stephen as an approachable family man, who enjoys spending time with his three daughters and keeping fit during his downtime.

Pop along to Novotel Sydney Parramatta to meet Stephen, the friendly face often seen greeting guests in the hotel lobby and while you are there make sure to try out their new 350 Restaurant and Lounge. 

Visit www.novotelparramatta to explore the new menus.