Clarke joins the Omni Mount Washington Resort from Belterra Casino, Resort & Spa in Florence, IN, where as Director of Food & Beverage, he oversaw more than 320 employees and the operation of everything from the Casino Deli to a VIP Lounge. Clarke also spent several years in Florida, where he directed a series of high-volume hotel and resort food and beverage operations, including Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista (1997-2009), which achieved AAA Four Diamond status for the first time in 37 years during his time there; Disney's Boardwalk Resort, also in Buena Vista (2000-2005); and Disney's Vero Beach Resort (1997-2000). Clarke began his career as Director of Food & Beverage at Marriott Corporation properties in Tampa and Marco Island, Florida, in 1989.
Born and raised in Sacramento, CA, Clarke earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State University in Sacramento. He honed his F&B skills at Disney University, with training in everything from Service Excellence and Business Conduct to Level One Sommelier and Spirits Certification. Clarke replaces Calvin Belknap, who was recently promoted to Resort Manager at the property.
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