Kimpton Gray Hotel
Kimpton Gray Hotel Appoints Luis Silva as New Executive Chef
Kimpton Gray Hotel | October 4, 2023
CHICAGO (Oct. 4, 2023) — The Kimpton Gray Hotel, a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Luis Silva to the team. “We’re ecstatic to welcome Chef Silva to the food and beverage team at The Gray,” said General Manager Lisa Ares. “Under his leadership, we look forward to reaching new culinary heights and continuing to deliver exceptional dining experiences to our guests throughout the property.” Chef Silva’s love for cooking ignited when he was a young child. He consistently showed interest in his mother’s cooking and she knew there was po...
Kimpton Gray Hotel Appoints Lisa Ares as General Manager
The Kimpton Gray Hotel | April 5, 2023
CHICAGO (April 5, 2023) —Kimpton Gray Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Ares to General Manager. In this role, Ares will oversee the downtown Chicago hotel guest experience and hotel team while engaging with the surrounding community. Ares arrives at Kimpton Gray Hotel with over 22 years of experience working in hotels. “I’m thrilled to join the exceptional team at Kimpton Gray hotel,” says Ares. “My main goal in this new role is to bring the Kimpton brand to life by being yourself, leading yourself, and making it count.” Ares first found her calling while living at a world famous ski resort in Whistler British...
Kimpton Gray Hotel Appoints Aaron Munson as New Executive Chef
the Kimpton Gray Hotel | January 30, 2023
CHICAGO (Jan. 30, 2022) — The team at Kimpton Gray Hotel, a luxury Chicago Loop hotel located in one of the city’s most historic structures, is proud to announce a new addition to the food and beverage leadership team: Aaron Munson, Executive Chef for the hotel and Boleo. “We’re excited to welcome Chef Aaron to The Gray,” said Lisa Ares, General Manager. “Chef is an ideal fit for our hotel because of his background, out-of-the-box approach, and determination to keep the hotel and its dining venues on the map as a Chicago favorite for both locals and visitors alike.” Chef Aaron’s culinary adventure began as a child when he...
