NY's Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center Names Gus Montesantos F&B Director

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. July 21, 2014

Glen Cove, Long Island, New York - July 21, 2014 - The I.A.C.C.-certified Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center has appointed Gus Montesantos director of food & beverage for the acclaimed and historic property. Ata Kashanian, vice president and general manager, made the announcement.

"It is a pleasure to welcome Gus to Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center," said Mr. Kashanian. "He brings important food and beverage experience to our hotel, gained at properties in New York City and on Long Island. We look forward to his departmental leadership and active contribution to our executive team."

Gus Montesantos brings 35 years of hospitality and corporate experience to his new role at Glen Cove Mansion, acquired through positions held in New York City and on Long Island. Most recently he was director of food & beverage for the Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Times Square in New York City, where he experienced significant success in enhancing departmental profitability and upgrading the hotel's food, wine and beverage program. Previous to this, he was director of food & beverage for the landmark Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan.

Mr. Montesantos has previously served as general manager for the Riverbay Seafood Bar & Grill of Williston Park, New York. Prior to this he held regional responsibilities as area director of food & beverage operations for Field Hotels Associates of East Elmhurst, New York. He began employment with this company as assistant general manager and director of food & beverage for the Holiday Inn Hotel, JFK Airport, and was subsequently promoted to general manager of the company's Hampton Inn, JFK Airport. Earlier in his career, Mr. Montesantos was the owner and operator of Monte Brothers, Inc., Catering & Night Club in Queens, New York.

Gus Montesantos is a graduate of Pace University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing and Accounting. He resides in Glen Cove with his wife Mary and three sons, Dean, Steven and Michael.

About Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center

The award-winning Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center is situated on 55 secluded and landscaped acres on Long Island's historic Gold Coast, 30 minutes from New York City by car and rail (Long Island Railroad, Oyster Bay line, Glen Cove Station), and close to JFK International and LaGuardia Airports. The spacious Georgian-style mansion features stunning vistas of Long Island Sound and was once part of a prestigious collection of gracious country estates, later becoming one of the nation's first dedicated conference center hotels. Today the elegant property features 187 richly appointed guestrooms, including four suites, the Garden Room Restaurant with magnificent views of the terraces, a large and comfortable Pub 1910, private dining rooms ideal for social and corporate occasions, as well as vast outdoor reception areas overlooking the mansion's Gilded Age gardens. The property offers 29,000 square feet of event and meeting space, with 27 dedicated conference rooms accommodating from 10 to 280 guests, advanced meeting technology, an executive business center and conference concierge services. Wireless Internet access is available throughout. Also provided are complete fitness and recreational facilities, including a sauna, steam and massage rooms, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, garden swimming pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts, jogging trail and a sports field. Golf is available nearby. Ideal for executive retreats, corporate meetings and social gathering, the Glen Cove Mansion is masterfully designed to integrate gracious accommodations, superb cuisine and attentive service with contemporary comforts and the latest technology. For more information on the Glen Cove Mansion Hotel, visit www.glencovemansion.com.