LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 30, 2018) – Journal Hotels announced today the appointment of Peter Hansen to Director of Operations, Food and Beverage at The Hollywood Roosevelt. In this role, Hansen will provide strategic leadership for the hotel’s food and beverage outlets including Public Kitchen & Bar, 25 Degrees and Tropicana Pool Café. Hansen will oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house development of all concepts and menus at the iconic hotel as well as in-room dining.
“Peter’s knowledge and experience as a restaurateur working alongside esteemed hospitality groups in New York make him an asset to The Hollywood Roosevelt,” said Don A. Jacinto, managing director of The Hollywood Roosevelt. “Our hotel has been a beacon of innovation to this city since it opened in 1927 and is now experiencing a modern Hollywood revival. Peter’s skills are sure to invoke evolution of our culinary outlets and set a new standard of excellence for us as we enter busy-season leading up to the Academy Awards."
Hansen comes to The Hollywood Roosevelt with more than 16 years of hospitality experience. Prior to joining The Hollywood Roosevelt, Hansen served as Director of Operations of the new Mondrian Park Avenue, where he spearheaded all culinary planning and execution at its opening.
Previously, Hansen served as the Director of Operations of Kingside restaurant located in the Viceroy Central Park. Prior to that spent 12 years with Marc Murphy at Benchmarc Events, whose establishments include Landmarc and Ditch Plains restaurants. Starting as a Front of House Manager, Hansen grew in the company and became the Director of Operations for Benchmarc and expanded its restaurant empire.
For more information about The Hollywood Roosevelt please call 323-856-1970 or visit www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com.
