San Antonio, TX (May 30, 2018) – The St. Anthony Hotel is pleased to welcome new Food and Beverage Director, Thomas Stone. He will oversee all of the property’s culinary offerings including the soon-to-open Gallery on the Park restaurant, as well as The St. Anthony Club, along with banquets and catering for meetings and special events.
“Bringing Thomas Stone aboard to lead our culinary team is another step forward as we continue to elevate the caliber of our culinary experience,” said Mark Yanke, President and Managing Director of The St. Anthony Hotel. “Just as we restored this historic property to its former glory, we are also ensuring that our entire culinary experience is on par with the esteemed elegance and reputation of the hotel itself.”
Thomas Stone will work with the hotel’s culinary team, including Executive Chef John Zaner, to curate new and memorable culinary experiences. Of continued importance, will be partnering with like-minded local farms, ranches and artisans as they create The St. Anthony Hotel’s culinary platform.
“The St. Anthony Hotel is the finest property in downtown San Antonio and our goal is to always find ways to be even better,” said Thomas Stone, Food and Beverage Director for The St. Anthony Hotel. “One of the ways we are doing this is by nurturing a team that understands the facets of luxury service. The reputation of The St. Anthony Hotel is in the details: our history, the surprising flavors that our region produces and the atmosphere that authentic service evokes.”
Thomas Stone’s distinctive career spans over a decade of delivering culinary excellence, most notably in relaunching restaurants and bars under new concepts to advance culinary reputations and offerings. He has overseen food and beverage programs for boutique hotels as well as luxury resorts in California and Hawaii, helping them to maximize revenues while exceeding expectations in service and the caliber of cuisine. He was the General Manager for the Four Seasons Resort Oahu’s restaurant, Fish House; and Banquet Manager at the Pelican Resort in Newport Beach, California as well as General Manager for their signature restaurant, Andrea. He has also served in numerous roles such as Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, Assistant Banquet Manager, Assistant Room Service Manager; and Assistant Restaurant Manager at various Four Seasons properties.
Thomas Stone graduated from the Culinary Institute of America’s esteemed Hyde Park campus and holds wine certifications through Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Master Court of Sommeliers.
More information about the luxurious St. Anthony Hotel can be found at www.thestanthonyhotel.com.
