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Chef Andres Farias Named New Executive Chef for Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa
Omni La Mansión del Rio | May 13, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, TX – May 13, 2022 – Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa are pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Andres Farias as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. With nearly two decades of progressive experience, Chef Farias has worked in the hospitality industry at many highly acclaimed hotels and restaurants including Trump Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Marriott International, Intercontinental Hotels, and luxury restaurants in Caracas-Venezuela. “We are looking forward to Chef Farias creating a fresh approach to our restaurant's menus that considers its guests and their dining experiences,” said Rusty Wallac...
Omni Mokara Hotel and Spa Welcomes Zach Thomas as Spa Director
The Mokara Hotel & Spa | March 14, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 14, 2019) – Mokara Hotel and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Thomas as spa director. In his new role, Thomas will oversee the highly acclaimed Forbes Four-Star 17,000 square foot spa, including all day-to-day operations, marketing, programming and staff management. "Mokara Spa is the gold standard in luxury spas, and I'm thrilled to carry on that legacy and reinforce Omni's dedication to personal wellbeing by providing guests with personalized, memorable and relaxing experiences," said Thomas. Thomas brings over ten years' experience to the role, including his most recent position as spa d...
Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa Name Shane Bruns as Food & Beverage Director
Mokara Hotels & Spas | August 18, 2015
SAN ANTONIO (August 18, 2015) - Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa, two acclaimed San Antonio hotels located along the city's famed River Walk, have appointed Shane Bruns the new director of Food & Beverage. Bruns will oversee food and beverage operations at both Las Canarias and Ostra restaurants, which are located at La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel respectively. A Colorado native, Bruns brings decades of experience both in the kitchen and in management roles. Most recently, he served as Food and Beverage Director for Omni Houston Hotel, where he led the reconcepting of the property's fine dining restaurant, N...
