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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Nowak Hawaii’s Hilton Waikoloa Village named Nowak director of food and beverage. Nowak most recently worked as food and beverage specialist at Premier Hotels & Resorts in Guam. He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Hotel Wailea in Maui named Abac food and beverage director. An interest in food and wine tastings led Abac to pursue his designation as Advanced Sommelier in 2020. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. Derrin Abac. Whitney is Icicle Village Resort ’s executive chef.

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F&B Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Miami Beach and More

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Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. Nicholas Dukes and Zachary Abeyta Nicholas Dukes (left) and Zachary Abeyta (right), Pechanga Casino Resort Pechanga Resort Casino brings on two new beverage professionals to its F&B team.

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F&B Smart Moves in New York, Park City and More

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Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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F&B Smart Moves in San Francisco, San Antonio and More

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Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property. Snyder has worked in the hospitality, food and beverage industries for 30 years and is an award-winning chef.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Colorado and More

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He brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, beginning the food and beverage department at The Broadmoor, where he eventually transitioned into the role of executive meeting manager, sales manager and most recently director of incentive and insurance sales. He will oversee operations of all facets of W Aspen.

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New and Renovated: The Pioneers of Luxury

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Two separate food and beverage concepts, the long-celebrated Bambara and brand new lounge area The Vault, offer alternative dining experiences, but both are united in their high-quality service and atmosphere. Paris Ballroom can be divided into two separate spaces. The renovation extended through all 228 guest rooms.