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Washington Hilton Appoints James Wescoe as New Executive Chef
Washington Hilton | October 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 30, 2023 — Washington Hilton announced that James Wescoe has been appointed as the renowned property’s Executive Chef. Wescoe brings over 20 years of culinary expertise to his role having worked in destinations spanning from Chicago to Orlando with Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. At the historic Washington Hilton, Chef Wescoe is at the helm of the expansive 23,000-plus sq. ft. kitchen and historic property’s food and beverage operations featuring more than 60 culinary team members. In his new role, he oversees the servicing of notable events that have taken place o...
Kenneth Jarka Takes Helm as General Manager at Washington Hilton in Washington, DC
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 28, 2021
Washington, DC – September 28, 2021 – Kenneth Jarka has been named general manager of the iconic 1,107-room Washington Hilton, following the recent retirement of 39-year hospitality veteran, Tracy Marks. Located at 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC this historic hotel offers over 116,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and has been host to presidents, dignitaries, notable figures, and prestigious events for more than 50 years. The hotel is owned by Clearview Hotel Capital and managed by Hilton Management Services. Jarka brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as general m...
Tracy Marks Appointed General Manager for D.C.‘s 1070-room Washington Hilton
Washington Hilton | August 4, 2015
The 32-year hospitality veteran returns to the property where he began his career MCLEAN, Va. - August 4, 2015 - Tracy Marks has been appointed general manager of the 1,070-room landmark Washington Hilton, according to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president of operation, Eastern U.S. Marks will assume his new post effective immediately; at the very hotel where he began his hospitality career as beverage manager in 1982. "It is great to be back where my hospitality career began. This hotel has a very special meaning to me," said Marks. Marks will oversee the day-to-day operations of the landmark hotel located in the nation's capital and cel...
