Prior to joining Omni La Costa, Adams served as executive chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, where he was named “Caribbean Hotel Chef of the Year 2015” by The Caribbean Journal. He also served as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Fla., The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colo. and The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Marjorie Culley new General Manager at Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County
Culley most recently worked as a general manager at another Courtyard location for the past two years.
Brian Kearns appointed Executive Chef at Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Chef Kearns will maintain Quail Lodge’s commitment to locally sourced, organic California cuisine while adding touches of European influence as he enhances the culinary components of all food and beverage outlets as well as banquets, wedding and special events on property.
Rick Garcia named new General Manager for Courtyard Cypress Anaheim/Orange County
During the beginning of 2013, Garcia headed up to Alaska to undertake a few managerial roles, most recently at Hampton Inn Anchorage.
Victor Palma appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood CordeValle
Chef Palma was classically trained at the Florida Culinary Institute in Boca Raton, FL, and received additional formal training under two Michelin-starred chefs, Joel Robuchon and Peter Rudolph.
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Laura McIver returns to Shutters on the Beach as Hotel Manager
Laura McIver previously held the position of General Manager for Edward Thomas’s Canary Hotel; the position of Resident Manager at Hotel Casa Del Mar; and the position of Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at both Hotel Casa Del Mar and Shutters on the Beach.
Kirsten Ponza named Director of Food & Beverage, Chaminade Resort
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.
Leslie Johnson named new Spa Director for The Spa at La Costa
In her new role, Johnson will be responsible for overseeing and creating the overall programming at The Spa at La Costa, which recently unveiled its new treatment menu for 2016.
Hampton Inn Monterey opens in California
Hampton Inn by Hilton Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay, two blocks from Del Monte Beach and a short walk to Fisherman’s Wharf.
