(TAMPA BAY, FL; May 10, 2018)— The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa (7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway) announces the addition of Will Chamberlin as the hotel’s new Director of Food and Beverage. In this role, Chamberlin oversees existing food and beverage operations which include a full-service restaurant; a craft coffee bar in The Godfrey’s lobby, featuring locally roasted Buddy Brew coffee beans; room service; and 7,000 sq. ft. of event space. Chamberlin is deeply engaged in preparations for the late spring 2018 unveiling of WTR Pool & Grill, a waterfront pool and dining venue at The Godfrey that will feature multiple swimming pools, cabanas, private event space, bars, and more.
“I’m honored to welcome Will to our growing team,” says Crystal Rivera, General Manager of The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa. “As we move into a new chapter for the hotel, following the completion of The Godfrey’s renovation and rebrand this year, we’re excited to refocus our efforts on new food and beverage programming and the upcoming opening of WTR Pool & Grill under the guidance of our new team leader.”
Chamberlin joins The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa with a strong skillset having worked in food and beverage and nightclub operations for nearly two decades. Chamberlin brings significant nightclub management experience to the team having worked at Tampa Bay’s top venues as operating partner and general manager of Blue Martini and as general manager for Vintage Ultra Lounge. As the general manager of Blue Martini, Chamberlin led his team to being awarded the company’s number two profit-producing location and the leader in both cost and labor efficiencies. Will is originally from Vermont where he began his hospitality career at the Sheraton Hotel in Burlington Vermont as a supervisor and bartender.
To learn more about The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas or to make a reservation, call 813.281.8900 or go to www.godfreyhoteltampa.com.
