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.
The Beverly Hilton is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Alberico Nunziata as Executive Chef. Nunziata will be responsible for overseeing the menus and staff of CIRCA 55, in addition to banquet operations, in-room dining and menus for the hotel’s high-profile events and galas, including the Golden Globe Awards Show, Oscar Nominee Luncheon, Pre-Grammy Gala and the Milken Institute’s Global Conference. Nunziata will also be updating the pool menu for The Beverly Hilton’s famed Aqua Star Pool and introducing a poolside “Aperitivo Hour” menu of appetizers and light bites that will be available on weekdays. Citing his mother as one of his main inspirations, Nunziata brings an Italian heritage and farm-to-table culinary philosophy to the hotel with a simple style of cooking that lets the food’s true flavors shine through. Prior to joining The Beverly Hilton, Nunziata most recently acted as Executive Chef at Hotel Casa del Mar overseeing Catch restaurant and Terraza Lounge. Originally from Sorrento, Italy, Nunziata also spent 10 years cooking for the general manager of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Italian Prime Minister.
Bardessono Hotel & Spa, the luxurious, LEED Platinum Certified wine country retreat in the heart of Napa Valley, is pleased to introduce Jeff Gillis as the new director of food and beverage for the hotel and its signature restaurant, Lucy. Bringing over fifteen years of experience, Gillis is responsible for the management and successful operations of all food and beverage processes as well as establishing “exceptional by nature” culinary guest services.
Trilogy Spa Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcie DeBartelo as Spa Director of SoSPA inside the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. DeBartelo brings in more than 25 years of experience in the luxury spa and wellness industry. Prior to joining SoSPA, DeBartelo was most recently with the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA, a Forbes 5 Star-rated Spa. Under her leadership this property earned numerous accolades, notably the "10 Beach Resort Spas for Romantic Getaway" USA Today (2015) and the "Conde Nast Traveler, Spa Gaucin, Hot Spa List" (2012 thru 2014).
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Nicholas Church executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, the award-winning Benchmark Resort® perched on a hill overlooking Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz, California. Kevin Herbst, general manager for the resort, made the announcement. Nicholas Church is a veteran of the culinary arts and of Chaminade Resort & Spa. For nearly two decades he actively contributed in the resort’s kitchens, initially as line cook, and eventually as executive sous chef. In 2012, he exercised his entrepreneurial aspirations and a life-long dream, opening his own restaurant, Mama Mia's, located in Felton, California. Subsequently he returned to Chaminade assuming his previous role as executive sous chef.
General Manager Michael Musarra is proud to announce the appointment of Marshall Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing at Fairmont San Jose. Jones brings over 22 years of progressive hospitality experience to the position.
Demonstrating a commitment to delivering a true five-star resort style living experience, Crescent Heights® has named former Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis executive Nikolay Tevekeliyski as the General Manager of Ten Thousand. An Italian native, Tevekeliyski will apply his European sensibility and decade of experience with some of the world’s most elite hospitality brands to deliver a full suite of lifestyle-enhancing services at the groundbreaking new residence located at the gateway to Beverly Hills. Tevekeliyski most recently served as General Manager of The Resort at Pelican Hill Villas in Newport Beach, California, where he oversaw all aspects of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond residential services. Prior to his tenure at Pelican Hill, Tevekeliyski held key management positions within the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, as well as at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California.
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Kirsten Ponza director of food & beverage for Chaminade Resort & Spa, the award-winning Benchmark Resort® located in Santa Cruz, California. Kevin Herbst, general manager for the resort, which overlooks the city and Monterey Bay, made the announcement. Kirsten Ponza was previously executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a position to which she was appointed in 2013. She has also served as executive sous chef and as pastry chef for the resort. While Chaminade’s executive chef, Ms. Ponza actively brought the resort into the community, with annual participation in Santa Cruz’s Grazing on the Green Food, Wine & Beer Festival to help raise funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. She remains active with the culinary arts program at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, near Santa Cruz. Never one to shy away from a particularly unique opportunity, Kirsten Ponza has served as tour chef for the legendary English rock band, The Rolling Stones. A native of Canada where she launched her culinary career, Ms. Ponza is a graduate of Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where she earned her Culinary Management Degree. She resides in Santa Cruz.
Dorchester Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Emanuela Setterberg as general manager of Hotel Bel-Air, effective May 2, 2016.
Shawn Jervis, most recently with The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel in Washington D.C., has been named the general manager of the Miramonte Resort & Spa, a desert retreat in the heart of Indian Wells, California.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Mark Piatkowski as General Manager. With more than three decades of hospitality experience, including a half-dozen years leading Omni properties, Piatkowski is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the 240-acre oasis resort located in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Piatkowski joined Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa from the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, where he spent the past four years as general manager. In this role, he oversaw daily operations of the hotel’s 421 guest rooms and 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, simultaneously serving as a project manager for the renovation of guest rooms and hallways. During his time at the property, he consistently increased revenues year over year in a highly competitive market. Piatkowski first joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2010 as general manager of the 820 room Omni Corpus Christi Bayfront and Marina Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was named General Manager of the Year for all Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2012.
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Brandon Lehmeyer general manager for the Spanish Garden Inn, a Personal Luxury property located in Santa Barbara, California. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president & COO, made the announcement. Brandon Lehmeyer was most recently director of operations for Willows Lodge, Benchmark’s Personal Luxury property located in Woodinville, Washington, near Seattle. While at Willows Lodge, Mr. Lehmeyer also held the positions of director of rooms and rooms manager. Prior to this, he worked in both the food & beverage and rooms departments at the Westin Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. He began his career at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brandon Lehmeyer received his tourism development and management degree from Arizona State University, located in Tempe, Arizona. He is relocating to Santa Barbara with his wife Ashley.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is proud to announce the following new hires and promotions across the engineering, food and beverage, and housekeeping teams. Kelly Clark joined the InterContinental Mark Hopkins team in February 2015 as Assistant Banquets/Outlets Manager, coming from an impressive background with the Southern California-based Patina Restaurant Group. Kelly's first hotel property, she brings experience from high volume, fast-paced restaurants, concession stands, markets cafes, and fine dining establishments to the team. As newly appointed Banquets Manager, she leads the Banquet Department, as well as manages the Assistant Outlets/Banquets Manager.
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Amy Delegal-Fox director of sales & marketing for Hotel Zelos, a Personal Luxury property located in San Francisco, California. Sietse Nabben, general manager, made the announcement. Amy Delegal-Fox was most recently area director of sales and marketing for Evolution Hospitality, responsible for the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf and Hotel Adagio, both of San Francisco, California. Previous to this, Ms. Delegal-Fox was director of sales and marketing for the San Mateo Marriott of San Mateo, California. Earlier in her career, she was senior convention sales manager for the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Delegal-Fox is a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She resides in Berkeley, California.