Jeff DeBoissiere has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Mansion on Forsyth Park
The Mansion on Forsyth Park - Savannah's most elegant destination - is pleased to welcome hospitality industry veteran Jeff DeBoissiere as the hotel's new Director of Food and Beverage. In his new position, DeBoissiere oversees all food and beverage operations at 700 Drayton restaurant, 700 Kitchen Cooking School and Bösendorfer Lounge as well as banquets, catering, afternoon tea and special events at the popular Kessler Collection property.
An accomplished, award-winning food and beverage professional, DeBoissiere brings more than a decade of experience to his position at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. He previously served as the Director of Restaurants and Bars at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Ga.; Director of Food and Beverage Outlets at The Fairmont Washington, D.C.; and Food and Beverage Manager for The St. Regis Georgetown in Washington, D.C.
Earlier in his career, DeBoissiere managed elite food and beverage operations at The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Miami; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Charlotte, N.C., where he won several Five Star Awards for outstanding service. Before joining The Mansion on Forsyth Park, he served as an Associate Store Team leader at Whole Foods Market in Savannah, Ga., where he managed all aspects of the store's high-volume operation and led a team of 170 employees.
In 2019, DeBoissiere was named Leader of the Year and Leader of the Quarter at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Ga. He has also earned numerous top honors for his exceptional leadership at luxury hotels and won a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits.
Originally from Alexandria, Va., DeBoissiere earned a B.S. in Food Service Management with concentrations in Beverage Service Management and Entertainment Management from Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, N.C. in 2012. A Certified Dining Room Associate by the Federation of Dining Room Professionals (FDRP), DeBoissiere is also TIPS Alcohol certified, ServSafe certified and ServSafe Alcohol certified. He currently resides in Savannah, Ga.