General Manager at Gaucho
Bio
Head of People at The Ivy Collection
Director of People and Culture at The Wolseley Hospitality Group
Sara has built her career in hospitality, drawn above all by its people. She joined Gaucho in 2006, working through roles including General Manager, Head of Academy and Head of Management Development before becoming HR Director in April 2014. In September 2016, she became HR Director of Charlotte’s Group, before joining The Ivy Collection as Head of People in June 2018. Sara joined The Wolseley Hospitality Group as Head of People & Culture in August 2023 and was appointed Director of People & Culture in April 2026. In her role, she focuses on building a culture in which employees are treated well, supported to develop and given opportunities to progress, while making sure the group’s people strategy supports the needs of the business. She specialises in helping people build confidence, take on more responsibility and progress in their careers, from those starting out in hospitality to established leaders.
