(DALLAS, TX; December 1, 2016)— The Adolphus, the timeless address for Dallas style, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tauseen Malik as General Manager, Hotel Operations. As general manager, Malik is charged with inspiring each guest’s journey by offering vibrant and storied surroundings at the iconic hotel, and is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the property, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances, team building, and staff development. In partnership with Anthony Cournia, The Adolphus’s General Manager, Food & Beverage Operations, Malik is guiding a comprehensive transformation to reinvigorate the hotel and deliver a fresh take on its original roots.
“Tauseen’s proven track record in the hospitality industry demonstrates he has the experience to handle a property as unique as this," said Cournia. “With a career that has taken him around the globe, Tauseen has the perfect foundation to lead The Adolphus to a celebrated and successful re-opening and ensure the hotel continues to be an essential part of the community for the next 100 years.”
Malik began his career in hospitality at La Perle Du Lac, a historic waterfront restaurant located in Geneva, Switzerland. He then held a series of roles in the hospitality industry, primarily in the food and beverage departments, in the United Kingdom and the United States.
In 2004, Malik became the director of food and beverage at the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa, a AAA Four Diamond property, and was an integral part of their grand opening team. In 2008 he joined the Sunset Beach Resort and Spa in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia as resort manager where he led the hotel to win the Five Star, Five-Diamond American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Award for five consecutive years, as well as the World Travel Award for Best Resort in Saudi Arabia. In 2011 he joined KA Hospitality Pvt Ltd., as a vice president of operations and restaurant development, working with Hakkasan & Yauatcha Brands and opening the award-winning Hakkasan Mumbai.
After his work overseas with KA Hospitality he returned to the U.S., accepting a regional position with Heritage Hotels and Resorts in Santa Fe and later joined the Plaza Hotel Santa Fe as general manager. Most recently, Malik was the general manager at Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin, an AAA Four Diamond resort.
“I am excited and feel very fortunate to have this opportunity to lead The Adolphus team as we reenergize the property and celebrate its history in Dallas,” Malik said. “The hotel will play a large role in revitalization of downtown Dallas and to be a part of that evolution is truly incredible.”
