WHO WE ARE
Fifteen Two Hospitality is where experience meets imagination. Founded by Brad and Molly McDonald, we blend decades of hands-on expertise with a deep love for the art of hospitality. From award-winning restaurants and bars to world-renowned hotels, we’ve walked the path—owning, designing, operating, and elevating some of the industry's finest. We know what it takes because we’ve been there. Our approach is personal, strategic, and crafted to help you create unforgettable guest experiences and enduring success. Whether you're dreaming up a new concept or fine-tuning an existing gem, we’re here to bring clarity, creativity, and a touch of magic to every step of the journey.
MEET THE TEAM
Brad
McDonald
After graduating from university, Brad packed his knives and curiosity and left his home state behind, chasing flavor across continents. He honed his craft in the revered Michelin-starred kitchens of Jean-Yves Schillinger in France, Alain Ducasse and Thomas Keller in New York City, and René Redzepi in Copenhagen — each stop sharpening not just his skills, but his vision.
In 2010, he put down roots in Brooklyn, quickly making his mark by co-founding three acclaimed restaurants within three years. The accolades followed — a glowing 2-star New York Times review and mentions in the Michelin Guide. But Brad wasn’t done moving. In 2014, he crossed the Atlantic to bring a bold taste of Southern hospitality to London, charming Marylebone with his soulful take on cornbread and donuts — earning him a cult following and the unofficial title of “Cornbread King.” During this chapter, he authored Deep South, a cookbook steeped in heritage and heart.
Brad’s journey has taken him through the beating hearts of global culinary capitals, leading celebrated restaurants and hotels, and lending his expertise to top-tier brands through collaborations and consulting. Lately, his focus has shifted toward the art of luxury hospitality — where cuisine, design, and experience meet. Today, Brad is a go-to expert in crafting concept-driven, operationally sound, and guest-loved hospitality spaces, blending modern flair with timeless warmth.
Molly is a brand builder, storyteller, and changemaker with a deep-rooted passion for hospitality and a sharp eye on sustainability. With a career spanning front-of-house leadership and strategic marketing roles across the UK’s vibrant hospitality scene, she’s long believed that the true heartbeat of any great business lies in its people and culture — both those creating the experience and those coming to enjoy it.
In recent years, Molly has turned her focus toward the future of the industry: sustainability. She sees hospitality not just as a business, but as a powerful platform for environmental and social impact. As a consultant for one the UK’s leading sustainability platforms, she brings together her knack for communication, her far-reaching network, and her insider’s understanding of hospitality to champion greener, fairer practices from the inside out.
Molly collaborates with some of the most influential names in the industry — from the World’s 50 Best Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars — helping shape a more regenerative and inclusive vision of hospitality. She is also a proud alum of the University of Cambridge’s Sustainability in Business program, equipping her with the tools to turn ambition into lasting change.