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Hotel Café Royal, the landmark hotel on Regent Street at the crossroads of Mayfair and Soho, is delighted to announce the appointments of Alex Cooper as Hotel Manager and Jude Rozario as Executive Chef. The appointments further strengthen the hotel’s leadership team as it continues to build on its reputation as one of London’s most distinguished hospitality destinations.

Alex Cooper has joined Hotel Café Royal as Hotel Manager, bringing extensive leadership experience from some of London’s most respected luxury hotels. Most recently serving on the Executive Team as Director of Food & Beverage at The Berkeley and The Emory, Cooper played a key role in shaping guest journeys, leading major opening projects, driving sustainability initiatives and overseeing large operational teams. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at The Trafalgar St. James and within the Firmdale Hotels portfolio, including Haymarket Hotel and Ham Yard Hotel. Alex has been recognised for his contributions to the industry with accolades including Hotel Cateys F&B Manager of the Year in 2019 and UK Rising Star Restaurant Manager in 2016.

In his new role, Cooper oversees Hotel Café Royal’s operational divisions, providing strategic leadership across rooms, engineering, food and beverage, security, wellness and events. He has also joined the Executive Committee.

Alongside Cooper’s appointment, Hotel Café Royal has welcomed Jude Rozario as Executive Chef. With experience spanning some of London’s most acclaimed culinary institutions, including The Connaught, The Berkeley, Claridge’s, Sea Containers and Broadwick Soho, Rozario has built a reputation for leading complex culinary operations across hotels, restaurants and banqueting. His time in internationally renowned kitchens, including NOMA Copenhagen and Eleven Madison Park, has further shaped his approach to culinary excellence and innovation. As Executive Chef, he will lead the hotel’s culinary direction and day-to-day kitchen operations across its diverse food and beverage portfolio, while working closely with renowned British chef Kevin Gratton, who continues to play a key role in shaping the Café Royal Grill’s distinctive culinary philosophy, rooted in seasonality and heritage.