Gavin Hetrick has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef at The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection
Gavin Hetrick, director of food & beverage and executive chef, joins The Industrialist after serving as the executive chef for Southern Tier Brewing Company's Pittsburgh taproom, where he managed a bustling kitchen, oversaw a multitude of banquets and special events and introduced activations designed to enhance the guest experience, including a monthly tasting series.
First beginning his career at The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Hetrick's passion for providing first-class culinary experiences took off when he joined the culinary team at downtown Pittsburgh's Revel, a two-story refined American restaurant and event venue. There, Hetrick ultimately became executive sous chef and was tasked with overseeing daily proceedings and the training and development of staff.
At The Industrialist, Hetrick will oversee all food & beverage efforts, including the property's forthcoming signature restaurant, The Rebel Room, which will offer elevated American fare and designinfluenced by the movers and shakers of Pittsburgh. Additionally, Hetrick will manage The Industrialist Lounge, the central hub of the hotel where guests will find a DIY workshop meets mixology-forward bar featuring a "makers menu," serving Pittsburgh-inspired tools and kits alongside craft cocktails.