ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. (Aug. 05, 2016) – One Ocean Resort & Spa, Northeast Florida’s chic, beachfront, boutique resort, proudly announces the promotion of Stephen Wittman II as Director of Food and Beverage. As a proven leader among the One Ocean team, in his new role of Director of Food & Beverage, Wittman will be responsible for the vision, direction and development of One Ocean's award-winning restaurant, Azurea restaurant, Azurea Lounge, Lobby Bar and In Room Dining. He will also oversee the banquet servers and manage over $6.5 million dollars in annual banquet and outlet revenue for the resort's meeting and event space.
“Stephen has proven to be a very valuable associate at One Ocean and this is what has singled him out as the obvious choice for the Director of Food & Beverage position. He is results-oriented and has enhanced profitability and guest satisfaction among the outlets in his role as Director of Outlets,” said David Mariotti, general manager of One Ocean Resort & Spa. “We are honored he has accepted the position of Director of Food & Beverage.”
During his 13 years of experience within the hospitality food and beverage industry, Wittman has climbed the ranks of leadership roles. In his most recent position at One Ocean Resort, Wittman served as director of outlets where he significantly increased revenue and put together a team that is committed to delivering the best possible guest experience. Previously, Wittman was as the director of outlets at Omni Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla., where he achieved the highest guest satisfaction score in the history of Juliette’s Bistro and surpassed the resort’s financial F&B goals. Prior, Wittman was the banquet manager at Omni Jacksonville Hotel and event operations manager among other positions at Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham, Ala. Wittman began his hospitality career as event services supervisor at Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. Wittman received his Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the Rosen School of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida.
“I am honored to continue evolving the One Ocean culinary and beverage offering with the One Ocean team,” says Stephen Wittman, director of food & beverage. “The energy around food & beverage is strong and we are excited to put our first focus on enhancing the beverage programs in Azurea and elevating the banquet experience.”
Azurea, the signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort & Spa, has established its own food and wine personality creating a culture of passion and seeking perfection. True to its coastal surroundings, Azurea offers a view of the ocean from any seat in the house. As a Wine Spectator award of excellence restaurant, Azurea is one of three AAA diamond awarded restaurants in all of northeast Florida.
The 193 rooms and stylish suites at One Ocean Resort & Spa, recently named as one of the Top 25 Resorts in Florida (Atlantic & Keys) by Condé Nast Traveler and ranked among Travel + Leisure’s “World Best Hotels,” are all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. Acting as a private concierge for packing and unpacking luggage, steaming clothing, stocking amenities cabinets and providing delivery of hot beverages of choice each morning, the Docents take care of any guests’ needs.
As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, One Ocean Resort & Spa is an AAA four-diamond-, Forbes Travel Guide four-star-rated property located 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The resort is nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, ice-cream parlors and nightlife options.
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