A happy team sets the tone for everything.
It doesn’t take many visits to Quite Simply French to get on personal terms with our friendly team – but if you’ve never been before, here’s a little insight into who you might meet.
Our team
Robert Mason
Managing Director
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Loyal. Fun. Caring
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Zoo Keeper
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
Always serve the best at your best. Treat customers like family and like you would like to be treated. Smile always.
What would you choose for your last meal?
Fish finger sandwich with coleslaw
Laura Quelina
Restaurant Manager
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Committed, enthusiastic and humble.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A ballerina (because of the tutu).
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
I say treat your customers like family. Treating them as how I would like to be treated. I believe food should be fresh using seasonal ingredients prepared simply.
What would you choose for your last meal?
Depending on my pre-mortal status, if I’m still lucid and not fed up with life I will have the elixir of life and if I can choose the crockery I want it served in the Holy Grail.
Jen Knowles
Assistant Manager
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Caring, loyal, emotional
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always remember the first time I went to Pizza Hut, and they had touch screen tills, I always wanted to use one… that dream came true (not as exciting as I built it up to be) apart from that I wanted to be someone that would help others, so I got a degree in occupational therapy.
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
Working in a restaurant is like being in a family, treat customers and others like you are inviting them into your home.
What would you choose for your last meal?
I know I’m probably expected to say something QSF related, but it would 1,000% be a pizza from vikings in York.
Adonia Smith
Assistant Manager
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Punctual, Sarcastic, Yorkshire
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An air hostess, but then found out im scared of flying!
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
Be happy, a smile cost nothing & polite (that goes for the customers as well!)
What would you choose for your last meal?
Depending on my mood, either a Homemade Giant Yorkshire Pudding with roast beef dinner inside and litres of gravy. OR Nandos. I know I should choose QSF but can’t beat a homemade roast.
John Dassau
Head Chef
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Hard working Fun. Always tired.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
England football captain.
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
Hard work gets the best results.
What would you choose for your last meal?
Sunday roast with the family.
Joe Ross
Sous Chef
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Happy, handsome, tired
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a chef (before I knew how the world work).
What is your philosophy when it comes to food and hospitality?
Fresh is best
What would you choose for your last meal?
BBQ.