Chatham, MA – July 27, 2021 – The team at Chatham Bars Inn is thrilled to welcome seasoned industry expert Robert Muehlich as the new Director of Operations. In his role at this year-round celebrated Cape Cod destination, he will oversee the inn’s Food & Beverage, Beach, Pool, Waterfront and Boating Operations. First opened as a luxury hunting lodge for wealthy Bostonians in 1914, today it is a full-service classic oceanfront property with individually decorated rooms and suites, endless recreational options, exceptional dining, exclusive spa and an eight-acre farm. Chatham Bars Inn’s 217 quaint accommodations are located in over 30 separate cottage-style buildings spread throughout the Inn’s 25-acre estate.
Bringing his expertise in the Food & Beverage and Operations experience at a variety of Forbes 4-Star and 5-Star U.S. properties, Muehlich is a graduate of the prestigious SHL, Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Lucerne, Switzerland, with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.
With his passion for service and leadership, Muehlich has built strong teams throughout his tenure at Rosewood and St. Regis properties as well as J.W. Marriott. In addition to opening the Watergate Hotel in D.C., as the Director of Food and Beverage, he was the Director of Food & Beverage at Miami’s famed Setai Hotel for six years and played a pivotal role in securing the property’s Forbes 5-Star and AAA 5-Diamond ratings. At The Setai Hotel, Robert was responsible for conceptualizing the existing restaurant where they achieved more than $14 million in revenue. Most recently, Muehlich was the Executive Assistant Manager at The Willard Intercontinental in D.C., where he was charged with rebuilding and reorganizing the food and beverage division which was a celebrated success.
Muehlich is originally from Argentina, is fluent in six languages, and celebrates the uniqueness of each property while prioritizing the ultimate guest experience. He believes that true success stems from employee relationships and culture, which he states as his leading guiding principle.
Gary Thulander, Managing Director of Chatham Bars Inn commented, “We’re really delighted to be welcoming Robert to the Chatham Bars Inn family. His worldly level of expertise in the F&B and Operations industry will be a key asset in continuing to provide a remarkable experience for our guests.”
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