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Molly Allen has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at Mimo Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville

As Restaurant General Manager, Molly Allen leads the line at Mimo Restaurant and Bar. She began her hospitality career with Four Seasons in Hawaii, at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. During her year-long stint at the Resort, she led the launch of the wine program at the Hokulea coffee and wine bar and served as its manager. From there, her career took her all over the country with positions at various hotel brands, including Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Cedar Creek, Texas; Viceroy Snowmass Resort and Spa in Snowmass Village, Colorado; and The Farnam, Autograph Collection in Omaha, Nebraska. A native New Yorker, Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts from University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University.

Alex Hernandez has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

As Director of Food and Beverage, Alex Hernandez will oversee all food and beverage operations of the Hotel, including its flagship restaurant Mimo, as well as special events and banquets. Hernandez began his career at some of the best restaurants in San Francisco. He worked alongside Chef George Morrone (the only San Francisco chef to have three restaurants earn four-star reviews) at Fifth Floor and Redwood Park and with Chef Ron Siegel (the first American chef to win Iron Chef) at the wildly popular Masa's. His transition to luxury resorts began with five years at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, before he opened Cavallo Point Lodge and its flagship restaurant Murray Circle, which won a Michelin star within three months. He then spent 11 years as the director of events for Meadowood Spa and Resort in Napa Valley, where he built the most successful catering business in the Bay Area and the only catering company to ever be invited to the James Beard House. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Hernandez worked as the director of food and beverage for Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resorts property in Aspen, Colorado.

Hotel Fraye Opens, Offers an Authentic Encounter With Nashville

Hotel Fraye Nashville, Curio Collection by Hilton, debuts in Nashville's buzzy Midtown neighborhood on August 18, 2022. Developed by Eagle Realty in partnership with Greystar and Whitman Peterson with Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Hotel Fraye joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 120 Curio Collection by Hilton hotels worldwide, a brand of one-of-a-kind properties hand-picked for their distinct character. The hotel will be managed by award-winning hotel management company Concord Hospitality Enterprises.

Carl Barnes has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown

Carl Barnes has been named the new general manager of the 343-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown. With more than 22 years of industry experience, Carl Barnes joins DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown at a crucial time at the end of a room renovation and during its lobby, pre-function space and fitness center renovation set to debut this year. In his role, Barnes oversees all hotel operations, including hotel administration and revenue management leading up to, and following, the new renovations, all while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to its guests.

Chris Mitchum has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Nashville

The new director of food and beverage at JW Marriott Nashville, Mitchum, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a certified sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Mitchum has been in the hospitality industry for nearly 40 years with past experience including executive chef with Hyatt Regency, Indian Ridge Country Club and director of food + beverage with Viceroy, Snowmass.

Jennifer Horstman has been appointed as Director of People & Culture at JW Marriott Nashville

Horstman joins as the new director of people + culture. SHRM-HRCI certified with more than 15 years in human resources roles, Horstman has ample Marriott experience. Her previous properties include the Dayton Marriott, JW Marriott Camelback, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Scottsdale Marriott McDowell Mountains & Old Town Suites, JW Marriott Starr Pass and Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Jolinda Cohavi has been appointed as Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

As Senior Director of Marketing, Jolinda Cohavi will lead the on-property Sales and Marketing team delivering a variety of business segments to theHhotel. Cohavi brings a wealth of sales, marketing and leadership experience to her role of Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. With an impressive hospitality career that has spanned more than three decades, Cohavi has been an integral part of Four Seasons since 2004, leading award-winning teams to great success at Four Seasons properties in Atlanta, Dallas, Vail and Denver.

Coleman Phillips has been appointed as Spa Manager at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

As Spa Manager, Coleman Phillips will spearhead the 7th floor's wellness space comprised of six treatment rooms, with additional responsibility for the state-of-the-art fitness centre and salon on the same floor. A licensed massage therapist and spa manager with 15 years of experience in five-star resorts, Phillips joins The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville after positions at some of the best resorts in the country. A graduate of Utah College of Massage Therapy, Phillips began his career at the award-winning Spa Ojai at the five-star Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in Ojai, California. After launching his own massage therapy business for athletes, Phillips spent two years at Meadowood Spa Napa Valley, where he moved into spa management. Following that, he worked as the spa manager and interim spa director at award-winning Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, overseeing the spa's operations during the pandemic. In April 2022, Phillips joined the pre-opening team of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, where he will apply his experience in luxury hospitality and spa leadership to his role as Spa Manager.

Chauntel K. Brown has been appointed as Assistant Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

As Assistant Director of Rooms, Chauntel Brown will be operational, but also firmly focused upon shaping the experience of all guests, from the moment they arrive to departure. Brown joined the pre-opening team of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville after an impressive career with the Hyatt brand, including recent stints with Hyatt House Nashville Downtown SoBro and Grand Hyatt Nashville. A native of Fort Myers, Florida, Brown received a bachelor's degree in Resort and Hospitality Management and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Development from Florida Gulf Coast University. During her tenure with Hyatt, she worked at properties in San Antonio, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; and Bonita Springs, Florida, as well as in positions for Hyatt Corporate and the Hyatt Global Contact Center, before accepting her role as Assistant Director of Rooms for Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, her first appointment with the company.

Bradley Russell has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Nashville

As Hotel Manager, Bradley Russell guides the strategic and operational success of the Nashville property. Russell's tenure with Four Seasons spans 16 years and five properties. He has worked closely with Poskanzer at several appointments including Four Seasons properties in Westlake Village, California, and Sante Fe, New Mexico. A Memphis native, Russell graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. His first position with Four Seasons was in 2006 as a Manager in Training Front Desk at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale in Arizona. From there, he rose through the ranks at Four Seasons properties throughout the Southwestern and Western United States, including postings at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, and Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Russell was promoted to Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii prior to accepting a position with Four Seasons Hotel Nashville to lead the pre-opening team of Tennessee's first Four Seasons property.

Enjoli Bahl has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Fraye, Curio Collection

In her new role, Bahl will spearhead sales and marketing strategies for Hotel Fraye and build the brand's presence in Nashville. Bahl has 20 years of progressive sales and executive management experience in the hospitality industry, with previous positions including Director of Sales & Marketing at Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt Hotel, Area Sales Manager for Embassy Suites Murfreesboro and Embassy Suites Cool Springs, and Group Sales Manager at Hilton Miami Downtown. In her free time, Enjoli can be found traveling, hiking and spending time with her daughter and husband.

Jose Rodriguez has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Hotel Fraye, Curio Collection

A native of New York City, Rodriguez has more than 26 years of hospitality experience working with the top international hotel brands. Working in tandem with Rose, Rodriguez will direct and coordinate day to day operations on property, ensuring all brand standards, policies and procedures are in place. Rodriguez previously served as Executive Chef throughout Mexico's and Panama's most luxe hotels, including Hyatt Regency Cancun, Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun and JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort. Other positions include the Director of Food & Beverage/Executive Chef at Hotel Indigo East Liberty in Pennsylvania, Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District, and Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown. While not exploring his new Nashville neighborhood, Rodriguez enjoys hosting dinners at home, traveling and game nights with his family.

Conrad Nashville Ushers in a New Era of Luxury to Music City

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of the highly anticipated Conrad Nashville, marking the Conrad Hotels & Resorts' brand debut in Music City on June 29. Located in the heart of Midtown, just steps from Music Row, the incredible 234-key hotel includes 24 elegant suites, five wellness rooms, an expansive fitness center, three curated dining experiences conceptualized by Blau & Associates, a chic poolside retreat and 17,000 square feet of stylish meeting and event space, creating a haven for well-traveled guests seeking world-class accommodations and access to Nashville's top destination attractions.