Conor Sheehan has been appointed Head of Food & Beverage at Crafted at Powdermills in East Sussex
Announced today, Crafted has confirmed a senior appointment to its food and beverage team, working under the leadership of Joel Williams, COO at Crafted, ahead of one of the year's most eagerly anticipated hospitality openings.
Joining him is Conor Sheehan as Head of Food & Beverage. Sheehan brings a wealth of hospitality experience, having held General Manager roles at Tillingham Wines, Kettner's Townhouse (Soho House & Co), Bistrotheque, and most recently, The Gallivant. Known for his focus on guest experience and progressive service culture, Sheehan adds a vital dimension to the leadership team.
In tandem with the leadership announcement, Crafted has unveiled renderings of The Pub - a standalone venue attached to the main Crafted space and open to all, not just members and overnight guests. The imagery showcases a modern reimagining of the British pub: familiar yet forward-thinking, blending warm, timeless materials with bold contemporary detail.
Set to open in November, it will be an all-day affair - relaxed and joyful. Expect local English beers and wines, a cocktail list (including no & low options) that doesn't take itself too seriously, and a menu anchored by an outdoor grill and wood-fired oven turning out seasonal cuts and pizzas.
Crafted, a new series of life-friendly hotels and clubs, that are crafted by name, crafted by nature. Its debut project, Crafted at Powdermills, will open in late 2025 in East Sussex - a reimagined hotel experience set around a seven-acre private lake, surrounded by ancient woodland and wildflower pastures. Guests and neighbours alike will be invited to step out of autopilot and reconnect with nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people, and play. With cold-water dips, paddleboarding, kayaking, forest yoga, lakeside saunas, and a growing calendar of creative and wellness experiences, Crafted blends comfort with curiosity - offering thoughtful places to rest, make, explore and share.
Further details on Crafted at Powdermills and its membership offering will be announced later this year.
