Robert Rhea has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride
Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, Colorado, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Rhea as Director of Food & Beverage. Tapping management experience earned across the country, Rhea oversees all dining operations for the Four-Diamond hotel, working closely with Executive Chef George Morris on creating exciting new local and seasonal offerings at Black Iron Kitchen and Bar, finalizing a new concept for M Club and bringing the Sky Terrace into full operation as a unique destination for guests during the summer months. Rhea will also work to cultivate relationships with area farmers, ranchers, fishmongers, distillers and brew masters to source the finest local products for the hotel's restaurants. A native Coloradan, Rhea grew up in Rifle just a few hours north of Telluride. Prior to joining Madeline Hotel and Residences, Rhea launched his career at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida in late 2010 as Director of Retail and Marina Operations. Rhea then moved on to Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri, where he served as General Manager of food and beverage outlets for Top of the Rock, before heading to Florida to become Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Cabana Miami Beach. In his free time, Rhea is excited to enjoy the great outdoors of Colorado with snowboarding, hiking, fly fishing and camping.
