Jennifer McDonough Named Corporate Director of Food and Beverage for Miami Sister Properties
Seasoned hospitality professional returns to South Florida to lead Food & Beverage Program at Miami Beach's premier boutique sister properties
MIAMI BEACH, FL. June 23, 2015 - The Krause family, owners of boutique sister properties The Palms Hotel & Spa and Circa 39 Hotel in the rising Mid-Beach area, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer McDonough as the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage.
In her new position, McDonough will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations at both The Palms Hotel and Circa 39. At The Palms, she will manage Essensia, the natural gourmet restaurant serving garden-to-table fare; the poolside Tiki Bar and Cabanas; and the catering department for corporate and social events. At Circa 39, she will oversee WunderBar, an eclectic craft cocktail bar, and Jules Kitchen, a whimsical cafe serving globally-inspired comfort food cuisine.
McDonough's new position represents her return to South Florida. Most recently, she served as the director of beverage and food at W San Diego, where she oversaw operations for four food and beverage venues and banquet operations, implemented food and beverage inventory controls and worked closely with the marketing department. From 2012-2014, she served as hotel manager at Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia, a Davidson Hotel.
Prior to gaining food and beverage experience on both the East and West Coast, McDonough established her strong foothold in the industry working for Davidson Hotels in South Florida. She began her hospitality career at The Hilton Palm Beach, where she quickly climbed the ranks from a supervisory role to management, and then director of food and beverage. Following this, McDonough joined the executive team at The Westin Coral Gables and traveled the country to create and implement innovative beverage programs and lead the beverage program at the Davidson Hotels annual conferences. In 2012, McDonough earned recognition as the first annual Star Mixologist winner for Starwood Hotels and Resorts North America.
"It will be so rewarding to lead a creative food and beverage program that represents total wellbeing and completes the Inspired-By-Nature experience that guests have during their stay with us," said McDonough.
Jennifer McDonough is a 2002 graduate of Mount Saint Mary College, located in Newburgh, NY, where she received her Bachelor's of Science in business administration management.
About The Palms Hotel & Spa
The Palms Hotel & Spa combines genuine service, laid-back sophistication and oceanfront serenity into a destination where complete wellness and environmental awareness are at the center of each experience. Privately owned and managed by The Krause family, who also own just a few blocks away the 97-room boutique-style Circa 39 Hotel on 3900 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, The Palms sits on its own stretch of beach just 12 miles from Miami International Airport. A AAA 4-diamond rated hotel, The Palms Hotel & Spa is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a collection of the finest independent luxury hotels around the world, and a 4 Green Key, Florida Green Lodging and TripAdvisor Silver Green Leader accredited property. For reservations or further information, please call 800.550.0505 or visit www.thepalmshotel.com. The Palms is located at 3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140.
About Circa 39 Hotel
Inspired by travel, Circa 39 is a laid-back escape just steps from Miami Beach's signature sandy shores and balmy Atlantic Ocean. A fresh, eclectic gem, the hotel is known for its down-to-earth atmosphere, designed to connect locals and travelers from all over the world in a relaxed yet stylish globally-inspired setting. Guests of Circa 39 can enjoy sun lounges poolside, as well as global comfort food at onsite restaurant Jules Kitchen, and expertly crafted international cocktails at the hotel's WunderBar. For more information please visit www.circa39.com.
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