La Cantera Hill Country Resort's World Class Food & Beverage Team
Resort Appoints Hospitality Industry Leaders to Direct New Restaurants, Bars and Events
SAN ANTONIO - April 2, 2015 - La Cantera Hill Country Resort announces the appointment of a dynamic food and beverage team comprised of William Primavera, director of food and beverage operations, John Zaner, director of culinary operations and Executive Chef Robert Carr. La Cantera Hill Country Resort, managed by Destination Hotels, will welcome back guests in April after a multi-million dollar transformation, including nine new restaurants and bar concepts.
William Primavera, director of food and beverage operations, will be accountable for the creativity, innovation and operational excellence of the Resort's food and beverage concepts, working in partnership with operations leadership and the resort's culinary team. Primavera is a 25-year veteran in the food and beverage industry, with experience garnered from renowned properties such as the Marriott Renaissance, the Grand Hyatt Resort in Kauai, Hawaii and Koi Restaurant at Planet Hollywood resort in Las Vegas.
John Zaner has joined the team as director of culinary operations and brings more than 30 years of diverse culinary skills ranging from Executive Chef at the five star Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua, Hawaii and more than a decade in the lead culinary role at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Zaner will oversee product development for all new menu items, as well as developing and leading the culinary team, overseeing strategy that supports restaurant and event operations, including customer satisfaction.
Executive Chef Robert Carr's extensive knowledge combined with culinary creativity, complements the resort's wide variety of offerings that range from small bites and finger foods to exceptional concept dining and superlative meeting and event cuisine. Carr's experience includes the Grand Hyatt in Kauai, Hawaii, the Hyatt at Fisherman's Warf San Francisco, California and the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa, California.
“We look forward to the extraordinary collaboration of these three exceptionally talented individuals, spearheading cutting-edge dining experiences,” says John Spomer, vice president and managing director of La Cantera Hill Country Resort. “La Cantera Hill Country Resort will flourish under the leadership of these gifted individuals, who embrace the resorts vision to become the ultimate culinary oasis in the region for both locals and resort guests.”
About La Cantera Hill Country Resort, managed by Destination Hotels Situated atop one of the highest points in San Antonio, overlooking the breathtaking Texas Hill Country, sits the award-winning La Cantera Hill Country Resort. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, the resort offers sweeping views and an endless expanse of majestic Live Oak groves framed by native Texas limestone outcroppings, the emerald fairways of two 18-hole championship golf courses, and sparkling pools. During the Resort's comprehensive transformation project, La Cantera temporarily suspended overnight accommodations in the fall of 2014, and will once again welcome guests in April of 2015. For additional information on La Cantera Hill Country Resort, please visit www.lacanteraresort.com. Follow us on Twitter: @LaCanteraResort. Follow us on Facebook: La Cantera Resort.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels (Destination) is a collection of luxury and upscale independent hotels, resorts and residences across the United States. Offering authentically immersed and enriching experiences, each property is individual at heart, yet connected by a commitment to drawing upon the best of each location. Highly distinct, the Destination experience is always memorable and matchless; guests will feel the locale in a genuine way through each property and during the engaging moments cultivated both in and outside of them. Continuously growing with more than 40 properties from coast to coast, the award-winning portfolio features 20 renowned golf courses, 19 indigenous spas, and 105 exceptional bars and restaurants. Destination Hotels are true to our place; diverse by design. For more information, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: Destination Hotels.
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