Pacifica Hotels, the owner and operator of Jamaica Bay Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, recently completed the total renovation of all guest rooms and suites at the ideally-situated waterfront property in Marina del Rey, Calif. Pacifica Hotels is the largest owner and operator of independent, design-inspired hotels on the Pacific Coast.
Marina del Rey Hotel, announces the appointment of Chef Garee Battad as the waterfront boutique hotel's Executive Chef. A seasoned veteran with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Battad will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for the property, including the renowned SALT Restaurant & Bar.
Mohamad Nouhad has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Marina Del Rey Hotel. Prior to his new role, Nouhad was most recently the Director of Front Office at Marina Del Rey Hotel. He was also Director of Housekeeping at Courtyard by Marriott in Culver City.
Paulyne Tran has been promoted to General Manager at Jamaica Bay Inn. Tran has been with Pacifica Hotels since 2019 working in a variety of roles at various properties. Her resume also includes experience at The Ranch at Laguna Beach and The Resort at Pelican Hill.
Marina Del Rey Hotel announces today the appointment of Dan Zwirn as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Zwirn's expertise will play a significant role in elevating the renowned waterfront property to new heights.
Adrienne Snow has been promoted to Director of Sales at Jamaica Bay Inn. Prior to her role at Jamaica Bay Inn, Snow served in various roles at The Redondo Beach Hotel, Cambria Hotels & Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Davidson Hotels & Resorts.
Andrew Harris has been promoted to General Manager at Marina del Rey Hotel. Prior to his new role at Marina del Rey Hotel, Harris was General Manager at The Belamar Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Harris has also held positions at CMS Lodging, Stonebridge Hospitality, Rainier Hospitality, Evolution Hospitality, West Paces Hotel Group, Texas Western Hospitality Management, and Marriott Vacation Club International.
The Iconic Waterfront Property Completes Renovations to SALT and its Pool Deck, Introduces Del Rey Lounge.
With over 16 years of experience pushing the boundaries in the culinary world, Chef Collins will serve guests and locals alike flavorful California cuisine at the hotel's picturesque restaurant, SALT. Collins' passion for cooking started in the kitchen working alongside his uncle at the Ocean Trail Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes as a line cook. Prior to Marina del Rey Hotel, Collins made stops at Baltaire, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel Air, Gordon Ramsey at The London West Hollywood, Thomas Keller at Bouchon Beverly Hills, and Alain Giraud of Anisette, learning from some of the industry's most talented and esteemed chefs. Collins has a bachelor's degree from The Art Institution of California, Los Angeles where he graduated with honors.
Chef Coenen spent the earlier years of his career honing his skills at luxury properties around the country, namely The Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina. Soon after, Coenen moved to Chicago where he continued to enhance his culinary expertise starting at one Michelin starred Boka Restaurant in 2010. During his nine years in the Windy City, Coenen served as Executive Chef at The Gage Restaurant and later the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, where he oversaw all operations of the hotel's four food and beverage offerings, including his fine dining restaurant, Cherry Circle Room, a James Beard Awarded restaurant, as well as two freestanding restaurants as the company's Corporate Executive Chef. Coenen's renowned flavors and success earned him recognition in 2018, earning a StarChefs "Rising Star Chef" award. Under the oversight of Coenen, Michelin recognized his work at Lonesome Rose with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018 within one year of its opening.
Previously, Kristin partnered with Marriott International from 1997-2005, rose through positions and embarked in a career in Event Management. Kristin had worked previously with the Marriott Marina del Rey location for five years.
Sheets an 11 year veteran with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, joins the Marina del Rey team from The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Atlanta, where he negotiated national corporate contracts and managed high-profile business relationships. During his tenure at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Atlanta, Sheets successfully managed an average of 90 national accounts, representing both the Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta hotels; an inventory of 997 keys. Sheets is also an ambassador of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center and a certified speaker for the company. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, Sheets held the rank of Platoon Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps. A native of North Carolina, Sheets attended Barton College and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications and the Arts.