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Celsa Zamora-Padilla has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown

The Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel announced that it has appointed Celsa Zamora-Padilla as Director of Human Resources. Zamora-Padilla will manage the Human Resources challenges of the 496-room hotel as the property embarks on a major rejuvenation. Zamora-Padilla is responsible for providing innovative solutions that drive results and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. “We look to Celsa for her guidance as our chief HR expert as we manage the significant improvements planed for our hotel,” said General Manager Jonathan Litvack. Prior to coming aboard at the hotel, Zamora-Padilla was a senior Human Resources executive at the Westin Pasadena. She was also a member of the Human Resources team at the Westin Century Plaza and St. Regis Los Angeles. She is a 2001 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. The Ratkovich Company, in partnership with National Real Estate Investors and the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, recently announced a $45 million transformation of the hotel as part of the massive development of The Bloc.

Starwood
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Troy N. Thompson has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Beverly Hilton

Prior to this position with The Beverly Hilton, Chef Thompson served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey for six years where he developed and opened Jer-ne Restaurant + Bar, which during his tenure, was named “Best Fusion Cuisine” by Los Angeles Magazine and given the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. He also assisted Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto on “Iron Chef America.” His other experience includes the position of executive chef at Kress Hollywood, opening DB American Cuisine Restaurant in The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and Fusebox restaurant in Atlanta, which under his leadership was named among the best restaurants by Esquire Magazine.

Hilton
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Todd Orlich has been appointed as General Manager at Montage Beverly Hills

This is a return for Orlich to the heart of Beverly Hills where he was on the pre-opening team as the hotel manager in 2007. In 2010, Orlich was named general manager for Montage Laguna Beach where he has led the team to noteworthy success. A twelve year associate of Montage Hotels & Resorts, Orlich joined Montage Laguna Beach on the pre-opening team in 2002 as food and beverage director, where he was instrumental in positioning the property as an industry leader. Under his direction as general manager, the hotel generated many accolades including Five Star ratings from Forbes Travel Guide for the hotel, Spa Montage and Studio restaurant as well as the AAA Five Diamond Award for the resort. Orlich's leadership resulted in the resort being recognized locally as the "Top Workplace in Orange County" by the Orange County Register. Globally, Montage Laguna Beach was honored by Condé Nast Traveler with the "World Saver Award" for sustainable practices.

Montage
Los Angeles, California, United States