Appointments

Mark Traugutt has been appointed as Specialty Chef at Jack Dusty and Rufa at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Mark Traugutt as Specialty Chef overseeing Jack Dusty, the resort’s signature waterfront seafood restaurant, and Rufa, its elevated al fresco dining concept featuring imaginative cocktails, shareable dishes and sunset views. With more than 25 years of experience across luxury hospitality, fine dining and restaurant operations, Traugutt brings extensive culinary leadership experience to the role, including menu development, large-scale event operations and team leadership.

Rocky Rocha has been appointed as director of food and beverage at Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Rocha is an award-winning chef and hospitality executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience within hotels, casino resorts, upscale restaurants and banquet operations. Skilled in leading high-volume food and beverage operations while driving profitability, team performance and exceptional guest experiences, Rocha is a hands-on leader with a passion for taking care of people.

Rohit Suvarna has been appointed as Director of Beverage at The St. Regis Atlanta

The St. Regis Atlanta announces the appointment of Rohit Suvarna as Director of Beverage. With more than a decade of experience within the Marriott International portfolio and a career spanning luxury hospitality destinations worldwide, Suvarna brings extensive food and beverage leadership experience and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences to Atlanta’s Best Address. 

Frank Radosti has been appointed as corporate executive chef at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the 2,400-acre resort destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, has appointed Frank Radosti as corporate executive chef. In this role, Radosti will lead the resort’s culinary team while overseeing menu development, restaurant operations, banquet and catering services, and food and beverage programming. His oversight will span dining and event operations throughout the resort, including waterfront favorites The Beach House and Marina Bar & Grill, as well as culinary operations across the resort’s four championship golf courses, 226-slip marina and more than 85,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Marley Brown has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Kimpton Claret Hotel

The Kimpton Claret Hotel, a boutique property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marley Brown as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 15 years of multi-unit operations experience spanning food, beverage, events, and lodging, Brown oversees all culinary operations at the property, including its flagship, Italian-inspired restaurant, Saverina, and the lively Halo Rooftop Bar, the highest open-air bar in Denver. 

Rachel Rathgeb has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Brush Creek Ranch

Brush Creek Ranch, the award-winning luxury ranch destination in Wyoming's Platte River Valley, announced today the appointment of Rachel Rathgeb as Executive Pastry Chef. Rathgeb will oversee the unparalleled dessert and pastry program at Brush Creek Ranch’s three lodging properties – The Lodge & Spa, Magee Homestead and French Creek – as well as The Farm at Brush Creek. 

Natalie Carrillo has been appointed as Director of Catering & Events at Hilton Irvine

A hospitality veteran with more than 13 years of experience, including a decade within the Hilton portfolio, Carrillo returns to Orange County to lead Hilton Irvine's catering and events operations. She previously held catering leadership roles at Hotel Karlan, a DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Anaheim, and most recently served as Director of Catering & Events at DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley. She is also a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

Chad-Jan Neuman has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad-Jan Neuman as Executive Chef. With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality and high-volume culinary operations, Chef Neuman will oversee the resort’s culinary program, including its restaurants, banquets, and special dining experiences, while continuing to elevate its food and beverage offerings.