Jerry Parquette Appointed F+B Director for B Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - November 7, 2013 - Jerry Parquette has been named the Food and Beverage Director of the B Resort, located in the Walt Disney World® Resort, scheduled to debut early 2014. In his new role, Parquette will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations at the new lifestyle resort in Lake Buena Vista, including the resort's signature restaurant, American Q, the brainchild of acclaimed New York City restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow of China Grill Management, offering guests an innovative culinary experience that will redefine classic American barbeque. In addition, he will be overseeing the Pickup - a cool and unique twist on the traditional grab-n-go including ice cream window service, pool bar, room service, and catering for meetings and events.
Parquette brings to the B Resort over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his most recent position as the Director of Food and Beverage at the 1,100-room DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld Resort, Parquette was responsible for upgrading and repositioning all food and beverage concepts, as well revamping the banquets department. Prior to that, he served as the Food and Beverage Executive overseeing the 400-room Sheraton North Hotel and Conference Center where he aligned food and beverage operations throughout the company with brand management and concept development. Earlier, Parquette held the position of Director of Food and Beverage at the 511-room Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando and the 502-room Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In prior positions, Parquette has mentored and hired senior level leadership, guided food and beverage departments to increase profits and guest satisfaction scores year to year, reduced food and beverage costs while raising total guest satisfaction scores, and generated ideas which were successfully implemented throughout entire brand portfolios.
"Parquette's, cutting-edge experience and consistent achievements make him a great asset to the B Resort team. He has an excellent track record working within the hospitality industry here in Orlando, and I am confident that his skills and expertise will prove beneficial in our F&B endeavors here at the B Resort," said Claude Roussel, Director of Operations for China Grill Management.
The B Resort, formerly the Royal Plaza Hotel, will offer 394 newly renovated guest rooms and suites and over 25,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and function space. All rooms will feature The Blissful Bed® by B Hotels & Resorts®, modern appointments and other elements to enhance the guest experience. Located in one of the top family and convention travel destinations in the U.S., the B Resort, just steps from the Downtown Disney® area, will incorporate elements to attract families, featuring inviting designs, bunk beds in select guest rooms and various other amenities and dining options, including culinary experiences by an internationally-recognized restaurateur. B Hotels & Resorts'® popular B Signature Elements will be integrated at the Lake Buena Vista resort. As part of the brand offerings, the resort will provide complimentary technology amenities including FreeB Wi-Fi (complimentary high-speed Internet access) throughout the property, including guest rooms and meeting spaces, courtesy loaner guest iPads, as well as a Monscierge®, a digital touchscreen concierge and destination guide.
About B Hotels & Resorts®
B Hotels & Resorts® defines and establishes the next generation of lifestyle hotels, inviting guests to revel in Self-Expression Hospitality™ and tailor experiences how they desire them to be. The D(destination)-N(n'vogue)-A(approachability) of each hotel defines the identity, character and available programming, while creating a fresh and approachable setting that welcomes today's travelers, both business and leisure. Core B Signature Elements, available at each property, ignite a genuine emotional connection to the hotel and the brand. Combining lifestyle characteristics with distinct, engaging elements, guests are provided a platform to express their individuality with no inhibitions.
Headquartered in South Florida, B Hotels & Resorts® offers two hotel categories targeting savvy, sophisticated and experience-driven guests. Full-service B hotels offer a Lifestyle without Attitude™ experience, while b2 hotels combine comfort and style at a value for an experience defined as Lifestyle within Reach™. For additional information on B Hotels & Resorts® visit www.bhotelsandresorts.com or contact 954.389.1919.
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