Steve and Kathy Stafford were working on promising careers in Toronto when nostalgia for their native Quebec brought them back in 1974. In 1979 they purchased Manoir Hovey and have since worked tirelessly to bring it up to the internationally acclaimed status it enjoys today. Now semi-retired, their older son Jason is the Managing Director of the hotel.

Marc-André Blais always has good advice to satisfy the most demanding requests. With a touch of humour and his pleasing personality, Marc-André invariably find a solution t our guests requests. Having studied at the grand European hotels, Marc-André wanted to return to Canada where he earned, thanks to his determination and perseverance, his Golden Keys, the ultimate distinction in the Concierge field.

Chef Ménard is not only incredibly talented, but is also a generous teacher who has trained many young cooks who went on to excel at other top establishments in Québec and overseas. Of his countless awards, he is especially proud of taking top prize for best chef in Québec at the Gold Medal Plates competition, in 2007.

Chef Francis Wolf discovered his passion for cooking when he was only 18 years old. He has spent time in some of New York's top kitchens - Alain Ducasse, Daniel and Aureole - and often travels to the U.S. and Europe to eat at and be inspired by great tables. Always seeking the “harmony of flavours and textures”, Chef Wolf doesn’t hesitate to venture into new culinary territory.  

Maître d'Hôtel Franck Trutet is a true citizen of the world. He arrived at Manoir Hovey after a successful stint at the legendary Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, owned by chef Raymond Blanc, one of England's few two-star Michelin. Mr. Trutet also worked for several years as Restaurant Manager for the world famous Chef Gordon Ramsay. Before that, Mr. Trutet lent his expertise to restaurants in Ireland, Scotland, Paris and New York.

Steve L'abbé has an extensive background in the restaurant industry which began with studies at The Wine Institute in Napa Valley, the Institute d'Hôtellerie du Quebec as well as the College Viticole, Bordeaux, France. Mr. L'abbé has returned to his native Quebec after a long career that originally began in some of the large hotels in Montreal and extended most recently to his role as Head sommelier at Spain's highly acclaimed Restaurant Martin Berasatagui  (3 Michelin Stars) from 2004-2010.