Michael Berk named Director of Catering at JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
February 20, 2015 - Berk has spent the majority of his professional career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, most recently serving as the Director of Catering at the Four Season Denver. He previously served as the Director of Catering at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole and Assistant Director of Catering at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas. He also worked in restaurant management in both Scottsdale and Washington, DC.
Berk's passion for quality food and service was born while growing up in San Francisco, where he often helped his parents entertain. A graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, he also studied at Switzerland's Ecole Hotelier and Montreaux Hotel Institute.
The JW Marriott Denver is nestled in the prestigious shopping & dining district of Cherry Creek. The hotel's chic designs give a nod to the Rocky Mountain lifestyle with 196 opulent and spacious guest rooms and suites, many offering panoramic mountain views. The hotel offers 8,400 square feet of meeting space, including the recently remodeled Fireside, a 2,400 square foot outdoor event space that offers two walls of glass retractable doors leading to an enchanting patio with fire pits.
Berk is excited to be leading the JW's incredible team of seasoned catering and event managers and believes that hotel is well positioned to be the venue of choice for Denver businesses and residents.
“We are thrilled to have Michael and his extensive luxury experience at the JW Marriott Denver,” said General Manager JoAnn Elston. “It's a very exciting time for our catering sales team because our remodeled Fireside space gives clients a unique new indoor/outdoor option that is ideal for both social and corporate events.”
Guests can pamper themselves at the JW Denver's Spa at Cherry Creek or indulge in the culinary delights in the acclaimed Second Home Kitchen + Bar. The hotel's intuitive and authentic staff strives to orchestrate a personalized experience for each guest. Honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Hotels in Denver” for 2015 and on Conde Nast Traveler's 2014 Readers' Choice list, the JW Marriott Denver is the only luxury hotel in Denver's Cherry Creek shopping district, which is home to an eclectic mix of nearly 400 boutiques, top national retailers, restaurants, galleries and spas.
For more information or reservations, please call 303-316-2700 or visit www.jwmarriottdenver.com.
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