Vasileios Ioannou has been appointed First Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at Arbor Lodging
Arbor Lodging Management, a Chicago-based leading operator of hotels, proudly announces the appointment of Vasileios Ioannou as the company’s first-ever Corporate Director of Food & Beverage. Joining the Arbor Lodging team most recently from The Westin Chicago Northwest, Vasileios brings over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a strong service-based management philosophy. In his role as Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, Vasileios is responsible for all restaurant, banquet and bar outlets and all culinary aspects of hotels within the Arbor Lodging portfolio. After completing his degree at Wayne State University, a passion for food and beverage grew into a dedication to the hospitality industry in the Chicagoland area. Vasileios previously served as the Director of Operations - Food and Beverage at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, followed by position of the Director of Restaurant and Bar Operations at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Prior to joining Arbor Lodging, Vasileios was the Assistant General Manager at the Westin Chicago Northwest. Under his direction as Assistant General Manager, The Westin Chicago Northwest not only executed a $15 million capital renovation plan that included four restaurants, guestrooms, lobby, and banquet space, but also enjoyed an increase in guest satisfaction scores by 10%. Vasileios resides in Harwood Heights, IL with his wife and young son, practicing the martial art of Krav Maga in his spare time.
