Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix has hired Wade Gruenewald as the director of food and beverage. Gruenewald began his new position at Hotel Palomar Phoenix in September and is responsible for oversight of all food and beverage operations for the hotel including Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, LUSTRE Rooftop Bar, banquets and catering. With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Gruenewald most recently served as the director of food and beverage for the Sydell Group at The Saguaro Hotel and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. where he led the culinary and front-of-house staff in banquet and catering, restaurant, pool and in-room dining operations. Previously, Gruenewald was a general manager/director of food and beverage for Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Phoenix and has also held a number of executive positions in popular Las Vegas establishments including Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Palms Casino and Resort. Gruenewald is also a Level 1 Sommelier. When he is not working, Gruenewald enjoys golfing, local and professional sporting events and spending time with his family in his free time.
