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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...
StepStone Hospitality Promotes Blair Wills to President and CEO
StepStone Hospitality | June 24, 2020
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (June 24, 2020) – StepStone Hospitality, a best-in-class management company specializing in hotel, restaurant, and renovation management, announced the promotion of Blair Wills to President and CEO. In this expanded role, Wills is charged with leading the team in maximizing value in StepStone’s existing management properties as well as the growth of the StepStone portfolio. Tom Russo will continue in his role as Founder and Chairman with a focus on strategic direction and development. “Over the past 10 years, Blair has been instrumental in guiding and implementing the growth of StepStone Hospitalit...
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach Appoints Russell Jenkins Senior Sales Manager and Thomas Russo Executive Chef
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach | December 14, 2016
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dec. 14, 2016 – Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach today announced that it has expanded its team, naming Thomas Russo III executive chef, Russel Jenkins senior sales manager and Jamaloan Abraham its new executive meeting manager. Effective immediately, executive Chef Russo will oversee all aspects of the culinary experience to include Bistro, the hotel's full-service beach-chic restaurant, and the entire Catering experience. Most recently, he headed up the Westin Colonnade's food and beverage team in Coral Gables, Fla. Chef Russo is an accomplished Certified Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federati...
