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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Nowak Hawaii’s Hilton Waikoloa Village named Nowak director of food and beverage. Nowak most recently worked as food and beverage specialist at Premier Hotels & Resorts in Guam. He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

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Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president. Maurice Wooden Wooden is Fontainebleau Las Vegas ’ president.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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After 12-Year Delay, Baha Mar Finally Opens

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In 2005, the Baha Mar saga began with a proposal to build a $1.6 Food & beverage offerings are plentiful, with a variety of onsite restaurants, bars and lounges. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is the largest and first to debut, with SLS Baha Mar and Rosewood Baha Mar to follow in the coming months. billion resort complex.

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How One Kansas City Community Kitchen Reinvented Itself

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Heyen, president and CEO of Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Heartland, which runs several metro-area meal programs and food pantries. There’s a mentality that can sometimes happen around an emergency-food setting that can be a little volatile. ECS took over the program in 2005 as part of its Episcopal Hunger Relief Network.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

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My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. I spoke there for the first time in 2005 or 2006 and had a good 12-year run on the show. Before WordPress was everywhere, I worked for a company called Mod Blog from 2002 through 2005,” explains Will. “I How Deanna Got Started in Events.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

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With over a decade of Ritz-Carlton experience alone and another decade in food and beverage management, Henriques joined Penha Longa Resort in 2005 as its director of sales and marketing, later becoming hotel manager and general manager of the property. Albert Bilotti. Rodrigo Formoso.