YOUNTVILLE, CA. (May 11, 2016) – 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.
“With his tremendous creativity and extensive California background in the food and beverage industry, we know Jeff will exceed our guests’ expectations with his expertise and leadership abilities,” said Nanci Sherman, general manager of Bardessono. “We are thrilled to add such a valuable asset to our team.”
Gillis’ noteworthy background in the local food and beverage industry includes, general manager at Pinot Provence a Patina Restaurant Group, general manager of outlets at Shorebreak Hotel a Joie de Vivre Property in Hungtington Beach, Calif., and director of restaurants at Koi Restaurant Group in Los Angeles, Calif. Most recently, Gillis acted as director of restaurant operations at Hotel Maya a DoubleTree property in Long Beach, Calif., where he was responsible for planning and executing all off and on-site events, creating marketing materials for food and beverage outlets and increasing restaurant revenue. Gillis earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Denver. He went on to receive a master of business administration degree with a concentration in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois.
“I’m honored to join forces with Bardessono’s great team and to provide a fresh perspective to the fantastic food and beverage program at Lucy,” Gillis said. “I think my creativity combined with my previous experience in the industry will ensure the highest level of service possible for guests.”
Operating around a food and beverage philosophy ruled by the seasons, Lucy Restaurant & Bar has become a Napa Valley favorite and iconic experience that emphasizes local production and sourcing. The rotating menu uses only locally-sourced and freshly picked ingredients when possible from the onsite culinary garden. The culinary team at Lucy is passionate about working closely with Napa Valley farmers and organic dairy producers to create locally-inspired dishes.
Nestled in the heart of Yountville, Bardessono prides itself on offering a mindful approach to living the good life. “Deep green” with luxury, a subtle aesthetic, privacy and graciousness, Bardessono models hospitality with enduring expressions of land and family that fostered and sustained the original Bardessono family farmstead. The hotel boasts Lucy Restaurant & Bar with its own on-site, CCOF (California Certified Organic Farming) culinary garden, and a full service spa as well as personalized spa treatment areas in each of its guest rooms.
To experience or learn more about Bardessono, call 707.204.6000 or visit www.bardessono.com.
