Robert WATSON
Chef Concierge
The Willard Inter-Continental
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
WASHINGTON D.C. 20004 - United States

Phone : 1 202 628 9100
email : robert_watson@interconti.com

Joining the Willard InterContinental Washington in February of 2006, Chef Concierge Robert Watson brings to the DC landmark hotel over 30 years of concierge service experience accrued from working in properties all over the world.  Most recently, Watson served as Chef Concierge at the five star deluxe Landmark London Hotel overseeing a staff of 35 employees.
Prior to this, he has held Chef Concierge positions at the Grosvenor House Hotel, the Park Hyatt Carlton Tower, and the MayFair InterContinental Hotel in the United Kingdom.

Watson has also held this prestigious position at the Hotel InterContinental in Luxembourg, the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa and the InterContinental Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg where he aided in the hotel’s opening.  His duties during this time included creating hotel policy and procedure as well as the development of their training manual for all concierges, porters, doormen and drivers.

Currently the International Past President of UICH Les Clefs d’Or, Robert has also held the positions of International Delegate for the Golden Keys of Great Britain and Treasurer of the Golden Keys of Great Britain in addition to being a member for over 25 years.  He is currently an active member of the Les Clefs d’Or, USA.

Fluent in five languages, including Spanish, French and Italian, Robert’s international perspective began during his childhood where he was raised in both Uruguay and Costa Rica, where he attended a French school before settling in the United Kingdom to begin his illustrious career.  Now based in Washington DC with his wife and three children, Robert Watson offers each guest an in-depth knowledge of Washington DC with a professional and pleasant demeanor.

Past President's mission :

- Support the newly elected president during his mandate
- Remains at UICH disposal for information relating to his mandate