Andrew Thoms has been appointed Executive Chef at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the re-energized Midtown neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Thoms as the property's new Executive Chef. With over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Andy will be responsible for overseeing all culinary initiatives at both the hotel and its newly re-imagined prohibition-inspired restaurant and rooftop bar, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen.
Born and raised in the Atlanta area, Chef Andy's epicurean journey began at Asher, a former fine-dining establishment located in Roswell, GA, where he developed his style through curating delectable tasting menus. Chef Andy began his hotel career at Four Seasons San Francisco, later returning to his hometown to join Four Seasons Atlanta alongside one of his mentors, Chef Robert Guerstenecker. With a combined 5-year tenure at Four Seasons Hotels, Chef Andy then joined The St. Regis New York's culinary team to continue his experience as a chef in the hotel world. Prior to his new role as Executive Chef at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, Chef Andy held leadership roles at well-known Atlanta institutions including former Restaurant Eugene under renowned local Chef Linton Hopkins, Trace at W Midtown and Gypsy Kitchen as the opening Chef de Cuisine in 2013.
In his new role, Chef Andy will oversee all culinary programs at the hotel, including catering for events and groups of up to 150, along with the hotel's on-site prohibition-era inspired restaurant Rowdy Tiger, which features a contemporary first floor dining room and chic rooftop bar with expansive views of the city. Within both the hotel and restaurant, he will be responsible for designing all menus, managing revenue as well as mentoring other chefs on the team.
