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Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Max Jonas as New General Manager
Hotel Casa del Mar | September 17, 2021
Santa Monica, CA – September 17, 2021 – Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, announces the appointment of Max Jonas as General Manager of this iconic luxury beach destination. Jonas will oversee all operations at the landmark property, leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success. A seasoned hotelier, Jonas has served in various positions within Firmdale Hotels for the past 17 years. Most recently he served as General Manager of the Crosby Street Hotel in New York and prior to that, Assistant General Manager of The Whitby Hotel. Throughout his career, Jonas has demonstrated impressive leader...
Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Diego Ruiz de Porras as Director of Food & Beverage
Hotel Casa Del Mar | June 18, 2019
SANTA MONICA, CA (June 18, 2019) – Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, has announced the appointment of Diego Ruiz de Porras as the oceanfront property’s Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, Ruiz de Porras will manage all culinary operations for the Santa Monica luxury hotel, including overseeing service and guest experience at Catch American Seafood and all-day-dining concept Terrazza Lounge. Ruiz de Porras will bring more than a decade of global experience in the culinary industry to Hotel Casa del Mar after leading food and beverage teams at iconic restaurants including Jean-Georges at Waldorf Asto...