BELLEVUE, Wash., August 21, 2024 – Staypineapple, the Pacific Northwest-based hospitality group with 10 hotels, four restaurants and three cafés nationwide, announces the promotion of David Fingerman from Executive Chef at Atwood Restaurant, a premier dining establishment located in Staypineapple Chicago, to Corporate Executive Chef for the Staypineapple Hotels brand. In this new role, Fingerman will oversee culinary operations across all Staypineapple hotels and food and beverage outlets, bringing his innovative approach and passion for exceptional dining experiences to a broader audience.
Fingerman, an award-nominated chef with over a decade of experience in executive-level culinary roles, started from humble beginnings as a baker’s assistant at the age of 15. After a number of culinary positions throughout his earlier career, Fingerman first joined the Atwood team in 2013, then pursued an opportunity to work and learn under famed celebrity chef Graham Elliot as Sous Chef at the acclaimed casual fine dining concept, Graham Elliot Bistro, in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Fingerman was quickly promoted to Executive Chef under Graham Elliot’s leadership, where he spent two years leading the bistro’s culinary direction before taking an opportunity as Executive Chef at Madrina in Dallas, Texas. Fingerman returned to Atwood in 2017 as Executive Chef, and in 2021 he was tasked with leading both Atwood’s front and back of house teams, overseeing all culinary, service and beverage operations for the restaurant.
The series of achievements during his tenure at Atwood has included the creation of inventive food and beverage offerings, and enhancement of guest experience and satisfaction. Fingerman’s promotion to Corporate Executive Chef is a testament to his dedication, creativity and leadership.
Bob Spear, Senior Vice President of Operations at Staypineapple, expressed enthusiasm about Fingerman’s new role, stating, “David has been a driving force behind the success of Atwood. His visionary approach and commitment to culinary excellence have consistently exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled to appoint him as Corporate Executive Chef, where he will lead and inspire our food and beverage teams, ensuring that our guests receive the top-notch dining experiences they have come to expect from Staypineapple.”
In response to his promotion, Fingerman shared his appreciation, saying, “I am honored to step into this new role and grateful for the support from the team at Staypineapple. I look forward to working with our talented team members across all locations to elevate our food and beverage offerings and create memorable dining experiences that reflect our brand’s commitment to providing exceptional hospitality.”
Staypineapple is confident that Fingerman’s leadership will further enhance the brand’s reputation for outstanding hospitality and exceptional cuisine.
