BALTIMORE, Md. (June 28, 2016) – Hunt Valley Inn, a Wyndham Grand, the premier destination for meetings, conferences and social escapes in the greater Baltimore area, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Rodemyer as Director of Food & Beverage. A respected industry veteran, Rodemyer brings nearly two decades of experience to the Hunt Valley Inn, where he will oversee banquet and event offerings across the 392-key property that also serves as the region’s largest conference center. In his new role, Rodemyer will also be responsible for the overall direction of food and beverage operations for each of the hotels restaurants and lounges which include Cinnamon Tree restaurant, Café 245 and Polo Bar, where early plans for exciting new programming include a series of monthly local craft brewery tap takeovers.
“Todd’s experience in overseeing multiple dining outlets and culinary programs at high performing convention properties makes him uniquely suited to lead our food and beverage program,” said Martin Svigir, General Manager of Hunt Valley Inn. “His passion for staying abreast of culinary trends will ensure we continue to offer the fresh experiences our guests have come to expect following our recent, property-wide re-imagination.”
Most recently, Rodemyer served as food and beverage director at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center where he successfully reopened the property’s signature bar and lounge after a complete renovation, exceeding year-over-year revenue and sales numbers since its original opening. He served as general manager for the Texan Station Restaurant and Silver Bar, the largest and highest volume restaurant at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center. While there, he also served as a Senior Leader on the Resort Food & Beverage team and executed high profile events with the Dallas Cowboys, Miller Brewing Company and Nationwide Insurance.
Rodemeyer previously served as director of food and beverage at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, Embassy Suites International Drive, Omni Jacksonville Hotel and Embassy Suites Pittsburgh. He spent three years as banquet manager at Starwood Hotels’ Westin Convention Center where he oversaw 29,000 square feet of banquet space and graduated Starwood Hotels Food & Beverage University.
Rodemyer is a graduate of John Carrol University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration at Strayer University.
For more information call 410.785.7000 or visit www.huntvalleywyndhamgrand.com.
