Jonathan Moran has been appointed Director of Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, the San Francisco Bay Area's only Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort, proudly announces the appointment of Jonathan Moran as Director of Beverage. In this role, Moran will oversee the beverage program for the 261-room luxury coastal retreat along Northern California's pristine coastline, which includes its signature dining venues. This includes Navio, the distinctive dining destination at the resort, offering contemporary cuisine amidst nautical inspirations and ocean views; The Conservatory, offering fresh California fare and striking views of the Pacific; The Conservatory Bar, complete with expertly crafted cocktails; and The Ocean Terrace, known for its cozy fire pits and al fresco setting.
Moran joins The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay with a decade of experience working for The Ritz-Carlton and Ritz-Carlton Reserve brands, spanning leadership food and beverage positions across four different hotel properties across three different continents. Most recently, he served as Complex Director of Beverage for The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong and W Hong Kong, where he led high-performing teams and oversaw beverage programs for ten award-winning restaurants and bars. His journey with The Ritz-Carlton also includes senior roles at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico; The Ritz-Carlton, Hotel Arts Barcelona; and The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama. Throughout his twelve years of extensive international beverage experience, education and event activation, he has created and implemented innovative, revenue-driving programming, while managing relationships with suppliers and distributors.
Moran is a Certified Sommelier by The Court of Master Sommeliers and holds a diploma in hospitality services. Jonathan is relocating to Half Moon Bay with his wife Alicia, a pastry chef, and their son, Daniel.
