Jose Heck has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at La Bahia Hotel & Spa
La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Santa Cruz's first true luxury hotel set to open this summer, is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned hospitality professional to its leadership team: Jose Heck as Director of Food and Beverage. This strategic hire comes at a pivotal time for La Bahia Hotel & Spa as it continues to prepare for its anticipated grand opening.
Jose brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role as Director of Food & Beverage, specializing in luxury hotels and Michelin starred restaurants. Prior to his new role, he was Director of Food & Beverage at Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, where he successfully helped open the hotel and restaurant concepts. Jose's hospitality experience has spanned across the world, from England, Hawaii, Mexico, and California, and he has led food and beverage operations at major hotels and resorts such as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, St. Regis Princeville Resort, and Rosewood Sand Hill.
The resort will soon debut in Santa Cruz as a celebration of one of California's most idyllic, storied coastal towns. La Bahia Hotel & Spa blends a bygone era of relaxed surf culture and eclectic design with a contemporary, host-approach to hospitality, and it is set to be the first true luxury hotel in the destination.