Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based new hires and promotions in the hotel industry.

President and COO
Atrium Hospitality
June 10, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Mangiarelli joined the management company earlier this year as executive vice president and COO. Prior to Atrium, he served as COO of Magna Hospitality, where he managed a $4 billion hotel and real estate portfolio.

Vice president of revenue management
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
May 31, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Sonesta, Smith spent two decades at Marriott International and Starwood Hotels, where she held revenue leadership roles overseeing lifestyle, full service and select brands. Most recently, she served as the vice president of revenue for Peachtree Hospitality Management, where she was responsible for the revenue optimization strategies for its extensive portfolio of hotels.

Vice president of global sales
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
May 31, 2022
New hire
Experience: Hamilton has 30 years of hospitality experience and joined Sonesta in connection with the RLH Corporation acquisition. She served as vice president of global sales, franchise and development at RLH. Previously, she was the vice president of global sales for Carlson Rezidor Hotels, where she led the North American-based global sales organization.

General manager
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Orlando, Florida
May 24, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Fitzgerald was with the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, where he spent six years serving as resort manager for the 701-guest room luxury resort.

Area hotel manager
Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
May 24, 2022
New hire
Experience: In 2020, Drew headed to the West Coast, directing operations and leading his team through the pandemic at the 1,628-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. In 2020, he also helped open the first North America-based Alila Hotels & Resorts property in Big Sur before returning to his roots at Virginia’s Hyatt Regency Reston.

General manager
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
San Diego, California
May 20, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carlin served as the general manager for Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. Previous positions at luxury hotels and resorts around the country included general manager at The Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills, California; Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado; and managing director and chief experience officer at The Joule in Dallas, Texas.

General manager
The Wall Street Hotel
New York, New York
May 19, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Sandler served as a regional general manager for Denihan Hospitality Group, responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Benjamin and Fifty Hotel and Suites.

General manager
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Phoenix, Arizona
May 18, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown team, Romane was the director of sales and marketing and resort manager of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, as well as the general manager of The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago.

Director of sales and marketing
Park Hyatt New York
New York, New York
May 24, 2022
New hire
Experience: Flanz joins Park Hyatt New York from Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, where he has served as director of marketing and commerce since October 2020. During his tenure, he developed and implemented strategic sales and marketing campaigns, drove revenue opportunities, facilitated regional partnerships, and more.

Director of sales and marketing
The Ritz-Carlton, New York NoMad
New York, New York
May 23, 2022
New hire
Experience: Donald joins The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad from the iconic St. Regis New York, where she held the position of director of sales and marketing at this flagship property since 2016.

Leisure sales manager
L’Auberge de Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
May 19, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Bernardo joined L’Auberge de Sedona in the spring of 2021 as a catering sales and event manager. In this role, she was a critical contributor to the resort’s banquet enhancement project, implementation of standardized sales and service operating procedures, and more.

Associate director of sales
The Charter at Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, Colorado
May 18, 2022
New hire
Experience: Daeffler previously served as the manager of Destination Colorado Meetings, a statewide association that provides group travel services throughout the Centennial state. Daeffler had many different responsibilities at the nonprofit organization over the past 10 years — including membership, events, sales and marketing, and facilitating connections between Colorado-based suppliers and meeting and event planners nationwide.

Inspiring chef
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Litchfield, Connecticut
May 23, 2022
New hire
Experience: Burns spent many years working with prestigious names in San Francisco’s celebrated kitchens, like Quince, Café Rouge and Boulette's Larder, before becoming co-chef at Bar Tartine and eventually headed east to open Tourists, a 55-acre hotel property in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Chef de cuisine
Royal Park Hotel
Pontiac, Michigan
May 23, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Anderson’s experience includes working at places like The Palace of Auburn Hills, Oakland University, Siena Heights University and Meadow Brook Hall. Anderson has been on staff at Royal Park Hotel since 2006, moving up from line cook to sous chef.

Executive chef
Noelle Hotel Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
May 23, 2022
New hire
Experience: Bringing nearly two decades of culinary experience to his role, Neff has held various roles in the kitchen with brands including The JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, The Four Seasons, Kimpton and Fifth Group Restaurants, an Atlanta-based fine dining group.

Executive chef and F&B director
Sal Y Mar at Aloft & Element Tampa Midtown
Tampa, Florida
May 23, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently executive chef at Sea Salt in St. Pete, he has worked at Trump National Golf Club Westchester in New York, as sous chef for Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater, and chef in training at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort, executing a five-restaurant operation.

Restaurant general manager
Moon Rabbit at InterContinental Washington, D.C. – The Wharf
Washington, D.C.
May 19, 2022
New hire
Experience: Swift joins the team from her previous role as general manager of Thank You Have a Nice Day, which encompassed four restaurant concepts ranging from fast-casual to upscale speakeasy. Swift previously worked as a pastry chef at Rise Bakery and The Wing and eventually worked under Chef Kevin Tien himself at Emilie’s.

Sous chef
Moon Rabbit at InterContinental Washington, D.C. – The Wharf
Washington, D.C.
May 19, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the Moon Rabbit team, Weathers served as the morning sous chef for Yellow at Navy Yard. Weathers spent several years in the Miami food scene before moving to D.C. to work for The Requin.

Director of food and beverage
Lansdowne Resort
Leesburg, Virginia
May 19, 2022
Returning hire
Experience: Blake, a seasoned hospitality veteran, has over 30 years of experience joining most recently from Creighton Farms in Middleburg, Virginia.

Pastry chef
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park
El Paso, Texas
May 18, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Rojo worked with the El Paso Country Club, where she oversaw the baking and pastry department. She spent the early years of her career working with savory cuisine, holding various positions at venues including the Lakeway Resort & Spa in Lakeway, Texas, and Austin, Texas’ InterContinental SFA Hotel, where she was tapped to create the pastry menu for the hotel.

Task force lead
Essex Hotel Management
May 23, 2022
Promotion
Experience: De Jesus joined Essex in 2008 as an executive housekeeper at a newly opened Hampton Inn before being promoted to assistant general manager. She then served nine years as the property’s general manager.

Spa director
Windsor Court Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
May 19, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Rosonet was the spa manager at Windsor Court, demonstrating an aptitude for successful management of the boutique spa and passion for an elevated wellness offering. In years prior, Rosonet served in numerous leadership positions at Viva Brazil, a top spa in San Diego, California.

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