Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa Appoints Thomas Gutmann Director of Restaurants
BEAVER CREEK, CO - December 13, 2013) - Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Thomas Gutmann as the director of restaurants. Gutmann rejoins the celebrated mountain resort with more than 15 years of experience and success in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as the head of food and beverage operations at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver where he managed seven food and beverage outlets.
Gutmann previously worked at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa as banquet manager, executive steward and restaurant manager from 2003 to 2007. In his current role, he will be overseeing the property's casual breakfast and lunch eatery, McCoy's; signature fine dining restaurant, 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, as well as the resort's Cafe and provision shop.
“The team is excited to welcome Thomas back under the new role of director of restaurants,” said Robert Purdy, General Manager of the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. “His experience with the property, brand and overall culinary expertise will continue to elevate the resort's food and beverage offerings.” Gutmann began his career in the industry after graduating from Hotel School in Landeck, Austria. After gaining experience working at a ski resort, Gutmann came to the United States to fulfill the position of restaurant manager at the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Colorado and eventually took over the role of multi outlet manager before bringing his expertise to Park Hyatt Beaver Creek.
“It feels great to be back at Beaver Creek,” commented Gutmann. “I look forward to once again be working with such an outstanding team that has set the bar high in regards to providing a gourmet culinary experience in the region,” he continued.
About Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Located in the heart of Beaver Creek, at the base of one of Colorado's most celebrated mountain resorts, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa provides guests unprecedented access to some of the best skiing and riding in the west. This 190-room resort offers true ski-in, ski-out access and is just steps away from the many shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and outdoor adventure activities that inspire guests to return to the property year after year. With warm, gracious accommodations, the chateau-style property includes many amenities including the 30,000 square foot Allegria Spa featuring 23 treatment rooms and complete with full-service fitness center, slope-side pool and hot tubs, three on-property dining experiences including 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill and McCoy's, a ski concierge and on-site ski rental shop. For more information, visit www.beavercreek.hyatt.com
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