Nominees in the Room Manager of the Year 2026 category
They embody the elegance of gesture, the discretion of look and the art of connection: discover the four nominees for the title of Restaurant Manager of the Year 2026 by Gault&Millau.
The 2026 Restaurant Manager of the Year trophy celebrates the men and women whose daily commitment gives full expression to the art of service. Rigor, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and sharp listening skills: these personalities embody the elegance of gesture and the precision of welcome, in the service of a fluid, human experience in the dining room.
Nicolas Hoarau, of the restaurant Le Jardin des Sens - Hôtel Richer de Belleval, Montpellier
Born in La Réunion in 1984, Nicolas Hoarau discovered his vocation for front-of-house service and built a career loyal to the Pourcel brothers, whom he followed from Montpellier to the new Jardin des Sens. Today, as Restaurant Manager, he embodies modern, warm and friendly service, guided by a passion for human contact.
- See the Gault&Millau review of Le Jardin des Sens
- See the Instagram account of Le Jardin des Sens
Fanny Perrot, Alléno Paris - Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris
A native of Besançon, France, Fanny Perrot has established herself as a rising figure in the world of service, moving from the grand houses of Megève and Courchevel to the Pavillon Ledoyen. Today, as Room Manager at Alléno Paris, she is the embodiment of excellent service based on attentiveness, personalization and elegance.
- See Gault&Millau's review of Alléno Paris
- See Fanny Perrot's Instagram account
Guillaume Anglade, of Restaurant des Rois - La Réserve de Beaulieu in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Guillaume Anglade realized his dream of becoming a maître d'hôtel at an early age, and built an international career between Paris, Scotland and Singapore. Today, as Restaurant Manager at Restaurant des Rois, he embodies the excellence and passion of French service.
- See the Gault&Millau review of Le Restaurant des Rois
- See the Instagram account of La Réserve de Beaulieu
Christophe Rohat, of L'Astrance restaurant in Paris
Born in 1971, Christophe Rohat trained in the hotel trade with chefs such as Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Passard. at L'Arpège, he met Pascal Barbot, with whom he founded L'Astrance in 2000, combining creative cuisine with precise service. After more than twenty years of success, they relaunched the restaurant in 2022 in a new, bright and modern space.
- See Gault&Millau's review of L'Astrance
- See Christophe Rohat's Instagram account
