HOUSTON, TX. – Tilman Fertitta today announced Jorge Gonzalez as general manager of his luxurious new development, The Post Oak at Uptown Houston. In this position, Gonzalez will oversee the day-to-day operations and manage all aspects of the vertical mixed-use, master-planned project including the hotel, office, residential, retail and restaurant offerings.
“Jorge is a proven leader, delivering high standards of excellence and expertise in the hospitality industry, which are important attributes as we open Houston’s finest hotel, most unique service-oriented office space and exclusive luxury residential apartments,” stated Tilman Fertitta, owner of The Post Oak. “I am confident he is the perfect fit for this position and know that he will maximize the property’s potential for success.”
Gonzalez, a seasoned veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, has relocated to Houston from Miami, Florida where he most recently served as the General Manager and Area Vice President of Mandarin Oriental Miami. During this time, he successfully opened the first luxury hotel in Miami – overseeing the design of the property and implementation of Mandarin Oriental staff culture standards. Under his leadership, the Mandarin Oriental Miami became the only triple Forbes Five Star from 2013 in the state of Florida
Prior to his time at Mandarin Oriental, Gonzalez’s experience includes managing prestigious brands such as Loews Miami Beach Hotel, The Ritz Carlton, and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, as well as the prominent Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His tenure with Ritz-Carlton also includes the opening of the first luxury resort in Cancun, Mexico.
Gonzalez is armed with dynamic creativity and a result-oriented work ethic. He looks forward to the challenge of managing and operating Houston’s first vertical mixed-use development. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish.
