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Chadwick Howard has been appointed as Director of Restaurants & Bars at The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco is pleased to announce Chadwick (Chad) Howard as the Director of Restaurants & Bars. Chad joined the Palace team in October 2014 as a Restaurant & Bar Manager. In his new role, Chad manages 82 associates, 3 managers and 1 manager in training. He will oversee the operation of 3 iconic dining venues at the Palace Hotel; the 135 seat landmark Garden Court, the 40 seat GC Lounge and the famous 120 seat Pied Piper. He will also supervise In Room Dining for the 556 room luxury property.

Starwood

San Francisco, California, United States

Airbnb sues hometown San Francisco over rental regulation | usnews.com

San Francisco wants people who rent out their homes through Airbnb and other online platforms to follow some rules, and it wants the platforms to advertise only those rule-abiding listings — or face steep fines.

That means Airbnb and others must stick to advertising San Francisco hosts who have registered with the city and haven't exceeded the number of nights they're allowed to rent. The penalty? Platforms can be fined up to $1,000 a day per violation.

Now, Airbnb is suing its hometown, arguing that it's not responsible for making sure hosts follow city rules and that San Francisco, the place that birthed some of the world's most innovative startups, is undermining a bedrock principle that allowed those companies to flourish in the first place.

Mae Mabuyo has been appointed as Credit Manager at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

The InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco are proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the revenue, accounting, and IT teams at the InterContinental San Francisco and InterContinental Mark Hopkins. Mae Mabuyo joins the InterContinental San Francisco team as Credit Manager. Born and raised in the Philippines, Mae’s university studies focused on commerce, business management, accounting, and finance. After graduating from Xavier University, she joined the Philippines Department of Education working in a variety of roles over the course of ten years from Accounting Clerk to Senior Bookkeeper and Budget Officer. She later joined the Marriott Hotels team, spending two years as an Accounting Clerk for the Silicon Valley-Fremont location in California before accepting a position at Coca-Cola in Union City as Distribution Center Administrator. She returned to the Marriott Silicon Valley team as Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller prior to joining the team at the InterContinental San Francisco.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Nick Hamati has been appointed as Area Director of Revenue at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

The InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco are proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the revenue, accounting, and IT teams at the InterContinental San Francisco and InterContinental Mark Hopkins. A member of the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco team since 2012, Nick Hamati has been promoted from Area Revenue Manager to Area Director of Revenue. With degrees from the University of San Francisco and Cornell University, Nick worked as an instructor for University of San Francisco’s McLaren School of Management while interning for the private wealth management team at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He joined the InterContinental Hotels Group team as Revenue Analyst for the two San Francisco properties and was later promoted to Area Revenue Manager, adding the group’s Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley hotel and Holiday Inn properties in San Francisco and Milpitas to his responsibilities.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Dennis Wong has been appointed as Area Director of IT at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

The InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco are proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the revenue, accounting, and IT teams at the InterContinental San Francisco and InterContinental Mark Hopkins. New Area Director of IT Dennis Wong brings hospitality experience from several San Francisco area hotels to his new position with the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco. He spent the last two years working in hospitality as IT Manager at four Kimpton Hotels & Resorts properties and was most recently the Area IT Manager for Noble House Hotels and Resorts, including the Argonaut and Tuscan Hotels. Wong is responsible for day-to-day operations and troubleshooting of IT issues, infrastructure upgrades, desktop deployment, and more.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Jason Tresh has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square has appointed Jason Tresh to the position of hotel manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality expertise, Tresh will take the helm of the the iconic 1,919-room hotel focusing on elevating guest satisfaction, managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the property continues to be an industry leader for business travelers, groups and leisure guests as well as push the boundaries of green hospitality.Most recently, Tresh served as the Director of Food & Beverage at New York Hilton Midtown, a position he held since 2009, where he helped to successfully reinvent the hotel’s food and beverage program. Prior to New York Hilton Midtown, Tresh held positions as Executive Assistant Manager and Director of Food and Beverage at Millenium Hilton; Assistant General Manager and Director of Catering at Madison Towers; and Corporate Sales Manager at Benchmark Hospitality, among others. Tresh earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and an Associate Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence R.I.

Hilton

San Francisco, California, United States

Deborah Josue has been appointed as Complex Senior Sales Manager at Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square, one of the largest hotels on the West Coast, and Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel, a vibrant yet relaxed boutique-like business hotel, has appointed Deborah Josue to the position of complex senior sales manager. In her new role, Josue will serve as the head representative for the California association market by catering to prospective clients and customers to further propel both hotels as industry leaders in meetings and conventions services. Most recently, Josue served as a national sales manager at Caesars Entertainment where she worked with the in-market Western region. Prior sales experience includes serving as Director of National Accounts for Bacara Resort & Spa, Western Sales Director for the Anaheim Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau and Senior Sales Manager for the Monterey Convention Authority. Event experience includes serving as Event Supervisor for the Monterey Conference Center, Catering/Conference Services Manager for Pebble Beach Resorts and Assistant to Conference Reservations Manager for the Asilomar Conference Center.

Hilton

San Francisco, California, United States

Max Pilz has been appointed as Food & Beverage Operations Manager at InterContinental San Francisco

The InterContinental San Francisco is pleased to announce Max Pilz as Food & Beverage Operations Manager. Most recently Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Pilz’s new responsibilities include managing all food and beverage at the 550-room property from the Michelin-star Luce restaurant to the hotel’s 43,000 square feet of event and function space. Born and raised in Germany, Max has worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years, getting his start with an apprenticeship at the Holiday Inn in the historic town of Bautzen in Germany. He later joined the InterContinental Frankfurt team, working in a number of roles from server at the hotel’s Veranda restaurant to Chief Steward before being promoted to Assistant Manager of Banqueting and Catering for the property, which boasts 467 rooms and 19 function spaces. The opportunity to experience another InterContinental Hotels & Resorts destination led him to the InterContinental San Francisco where he accepted the position of Assistant Banquet Manager. After just one year he was promoted to Banquet Manager, running day-to-day banquet operations for the hotel and managing a team of up to 80 employees during peak event days. He stepped into an even larger role as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, working with the many facets of food and beverage on property while also collaborating with other departments throughout the hotel. In addition to Luce restaurant and the hotel’s banquet space, Max oversees room service, Bar 888, and the Club Lounge as the new Food & Beverage Operations Manager. He is also part of the hotel’s executive committee.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Brian Healy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco today announced the appointment of Chef Brian Healy as executive chef.Chef Healy holds more than 25 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry, both in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to joining Hotel Nikko, Healy most recently was executive chef at Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco, overseeing Cable 55 and banquet operations. Healy's culinary career began at the National Culinary & Restaurant College of Ireland. Following, his passion, Healy moved to California in 1995 and took a position at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. Healy's next venture brought him to the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma, Calif. and later to the executive sous chef position at The Pacific Union Club, San Francisco.

Okura Nikko

San Francisco, California, United States

Gabriele Originario has been appointed as Director of Beverage & Food at W San Francisco

W San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriele Originario as director of beverage & food. With nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Originario will oversee operations for W San Francisco’s acclaimed beverage and food program, including the hotel’s signature TRACE restaurant, dedicated to socially responsible food created from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, Upstairs Bar & Lounge, a dynamic lounge fuses signature cocktails with vibrant design, and The Living Room Bar, a chic hangout that couples craft cocktails with dynamic décor and electric beats spun by a live DJ. Over the years, Originario has worked with renowned chefs and sommeliers, including Thomas Keller, Larry Stone, Gaston Acurio and Hubert Keller, providing an invaluable and inspiring foundation for his career. Prior to joining W San Francisco, Originario held the title of director of operations at Emporio Rulli’s, a beloved artisan bakery in downtown San Francisco and general manager of La Mar, where he developed, implemented and maintained exceptional customer service standards. Originally from Rome, Italy, Originario made his way to the U.S. bringing along a passion for wine, shoes and fitness.

Starwood

San Francisco, California, United States

William Block has been appointed as Director of Finance at InterContinental San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco announces William Block as Director of Finance. He has been part of the InterContinental Hotels Group for more than 40 years, working in various financial positions across properties in the United States, beginning with the InterContinental Maui. He has worked with the InterContinental San Diego, InterContinental Houston, InterContinental The Willard, Washington D.C., and the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. Most recently, William was Controller for the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Mark W. Hyde has been named Director of Human Resources at InterContinental San Francisco

Mark Hyde has been named Director of Human Resources for the InterContinental San Francisco. His experience includes human resource and general management roles with a number of hotels and restaurants in Silicon Valley and San Francisco including Dinah’s Garden Hotel & Trader Vic’s Restaurant in Palo Alto, Hyatt San Jose and Hyatt Sainte Claire, Handlery Hotels, and most recently, the Holiday Inn Civic Center. He also brings experience from Levy Restaurants/Compass Group, providing human resources support and leadership for the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, NASCAR Infineon Raceway, and more. Mark is a US Air Force veteran and has served as an Adjunct Professor for San Francisco State University since 2012.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

William Block has been appointed as Director of Finance at InterContinental San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco announces William Block as Director of Finance. He has been part of the InterContinental Hotels Group for more than 40 years, working in various financial positions across properties in the United States, beginning with the InterContinental Maui. He has worked with the InterContinental San Diego, InterContinental Houston, InterContinental The Willard, Washington D.C., and the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. Most recently, William was Controller for the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Maggie Ann Yan has been promoted to Assistant Director of Finance at InterContinental San Francisco

Maggie Ann Yan has been promoted from Credit Manager to Assistant Director of Finance for the InterContinental San Francisco. Her early career began at The Claremont Hotel & Spa in Berkeley, where she worked as Payroll Assistant and Accounting Clerk before moving to the Westin San Francisco Market Street as Income Auditor. In 2007, Maggie Ann joined the team at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco as Accounts Receivable Clerk, Auditor, and General Cashier before being promoted to Credit Manager and later Accounting Manager. She holds a Bachelor in History and Asian American Studies as well as a Masters in Asian American Studies from San Francisco State University.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Karyna Flores has been appointed as Business Development Manager at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

Karyna Flores brings an international background and commitment to customer service to the position of Business Development Manager at the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco. Karyna has returned to the InterContinental from the Taj Campton Place in the Sales and Marketing department. In addition to her previous work at the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco, she worked for the Doubletree by Hilton and the Hilton Concord. Karyna began her global career in hospitality in the Philippines with an internship as part of the Personality Development team with Philippine Airlines and later as a member of the Front Office team of the Mandarin Oriental Manila. She landed her first job with The Bellevue Manila Hotel in the Reservations department and was later promoted to Sales Executive. Prior to transitioning to the United States, Karyna was part of the in-flight crew for Qatar Airways, stationed in Doha, Qatar.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

David Valencia has been promoted to Director of Front Office at InterContinental San Francisco

From his early hospitality days as a Bell Person to a number of front office roles, David Valencia has been working in the hotel industry since 2005. In addition to a degree in hospitality and tourism management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, David worked for the Marriot, Hyatt, and Crowne Plaza brands before joining the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco team as an Assistant Manager and later Front Office Manager at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. He recently accepted the position of Director of Front Office at the InterContinental San Francisco.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Kendra DeLeon Monroe has been promoted to Front Office Manager at InterContinental San Francisco

Kendra DeLeon Monroe has been promoted from Assistant Front Office Manager to Front Office Manager for the InterContinental San Francisco. In addition to earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University, Kendra’s early career included roles as Guest Services Agent at the Lodge at Suncadia in Cle Elum, Washington and positions as Concierge and Welcome Desk Supervisor for W Seattle. She was most recently the Assistant Front Office Manager for the Hilton Bellevue in Washington, where she was named Manager of the Year.

IHG

San Francisco, California, United States

Mark Bingle has been named Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star luxury hotel in downtown San Francisco, welcomes Mark Bingle, a 19-year Four Seasons veteran, as the Hotel Manager.

Four Seasons

San Francisco, California, United States