Spire Hospitality Names Scott Hensley Executive Chef of Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square
PORTLAND, OR. November 19, 2015 - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel near downtown Portland introduces a new culinary team with Executive Chef, Scott Hensley and Executive Sous Chef, Joe Gonzales. Together, Hensley and Gonzales will elevate the hotel's culinary operations to an elite tier among Northwest hotels. Hensley and Gonzales are revising all restaurant and banquet menus to reflect a fresh, healthy and local approach that complements the region's premier sustainable events concept.
“I am excited to contribute to this dynamic team,” says Scott Hensley, executive chef at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square. “We are building a culinary program that mirrors the fresh new design the hotel will soon debut. It's great to be home in Oregon and Chef Joe and I are delighted by this amazing opportunity.”
An Oregon native, Executive Chef Scott Hensley honed his culinary craft working in hotels and resorts on the Pacific coast, in the French Quarter of New Orleans and the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. Most recently Hensley served as executive chef at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas, where he developed a popular southwest-inspired menu for the hotel's signature restaurant.
“Chefs Hensley and Gonzales are truly remarkable with vision and talents that play to the essence of our multi-million dollar renovation,” says General Manager and Playground Director, Scott Youngblood. “The quality and presentation of food coming from our kitchen is fresh, fun and inspired. Something very special is happening here and we are excited to share it with our community.”
Executive Sous Chef Joe Gonzales spent nearly two decades with Pacific Coast Restaurants Inc., where he assisted in opening and operating some of the region's most popular restaurants. Gonzales played a critical role as a training chef when the company expanded Stanford's restaurant from one to 10 locations.
“It is an honor to work with Chef Hensley and the entire Embassy Suites team,” says Executive Sous Chef Joe Gonzales. “Our new culinary program and signature restaurant, Cascadia, will surprise and delight hotel guests and event attendees.”
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square is located 15 minutes from downtown Portland and across the street from Washington Square Mall. Cascadia, a northwest restaurant and fresh market concept, will be opening in the hotel this winter. 356 newly renovated suites and 22,000 feet of refreshed event space deliver state-of-the-art technology and a sustainable events program designed to protect the environment while enhancing guests' overall experience.
For more information on Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square, visit www.portlandembassysuites.com or call 503-644-4000.
About Spire Hospitality
Spire Hospitality, based in Chicago, Ill., is a third-party operator of 5,871 room keys and more than 350,000 square feet of meeting space in hotels including unique independents and across celebrated brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group, (HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts and (MAR) Marriott International. Spire Hospitality offers expertise in all facets of hospitality management and is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of hotel real estate. For more information, visit www.spirehotels.com
About Embassy Suites by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide's twelve market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers every guest a two-room suite, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 222 hotels with nearly 40 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,440 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 730,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information.
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