Michael Vollmer has been appointed as Director of Beverage & Programming at InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Vollmer joins InterContinental San Diego following his tenure as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago, where he led operations across three outlets, managed 15,000 square feet of banquet space, and spearheaded the successful renovation and re-launch of rooftop venue Boleo. Throughout his career, he has driven operational excellence, maintaining beverage costs while directing F&B operations for marquee events including the Chicago NASCAR Street Race Weekend, Lollapalooza, the Chicago Marathon, and the 2024 Democratic National Convention. His background also includes serving as General Manager at Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge, where he established strategic cross-property partnerships, including serving as the sole sushi vendor for InterContinental Chicago catering events.

Vollmer's beverage leadership and programs have earned notable industry and media accolades:

• Media Recognition: Featured in Condé Nast Traveler (“21 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago” and “36 Best Bars in Chicago”), TripSavvy (“10 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago”), and TimeOut (“13 Best Chicago Loop Bars”).
• Industry Honors: Named a U.S. Regional Top 10 Hotel Bar for consecutive years at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards®, a 2024-2025 Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Mixology Awards Finalist, and a 2025 IHLA F&B Front of the House Manager Nominee.
• Corporate & Operational Distinction: Named Leader of the Quarter at Kimpton Gray (2024), achieved top Great Ate Scorecard rankings, and selected by IHG LLA Corporate R&B as one of 16 beverage leaders nationwide for the Bar Training Forum at the Campari Institute in NYC.

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