director of culinary operations
The Biltmore Hotel Appoints Chef Thomas Russo as Its Director of Culinary Operations
the Biltmore Hotel | February 3, 2022
CORAL GABLES, FL – February 3, 2022 –The Biltmore Hotel, a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, today announced the appointment of Thomas Russo as its Director of Culinary Operations for all restaurant outlets at the acclaimed resort. Having most recently served as an inspector with the Florida Division of Hotel and Restaurants, Chef Russo is an accomplished American Culinary Federation Certified Executive Chef with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Chef Russo’s prior experience in Florida spans from the Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa in Key West, and as far north as PGA...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Olivier C. Gaupin Director of Culinary Operations
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company | June 9, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, June 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Olivier C. Gaupin director of culinary operations, a newly created position to further enhance Benchmark’s food and beverage positioning and expanding recognition. Patrick Berwald, vice president food and beverage, made the announcement. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Olivier’s appointment and welcome him to our growing F&B team,” said Mr. Berwald. “He brings an extraordinary depth of culinary knowledge and global experience to his new role, gained both in Europe and across the United States. Olivier has also led mul...
