Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country Appoints New Executive Team for Recently Rebranded and Redesigned Hotel
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country announces the appointments of General Manager John McAuliffe, Executive Chef Rene Jakushak and Director of Sales and Marketing Nanci Figueroa. Recently rebranded and redesigned, Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country employed a skilled executive team, who together bring more than 60 combined years of hospitality expertise to the property.
Prior to his current role, McAuliffe was with Pyramid Hotel Group as general manager of Residence Inn Yonkers Westchester County, where he oversaw the hotel's million-dollar renovation and revamped the sales processes and strategies. He also held the position of assistant general manager with Winegardner & Hammons, during which he played an integral role in enhancing the culture and guest satisfaction for Cleveland Marriott East, Lansing Radisson at the Capitol, Birmingham Marriott and Austin Marriott North. As general manager for Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, McAuliffe refocused the sales strategy, assisted in the rebrand, and prepared operations for the opening of 90 new guest rooms.
As part of the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country redesign, Chef Jakushak leads kitchen operations at the hotel's new restaurant. Previously, he was executive chef for the 250-room Hilton Sonoma for 7 years managing all kitchen operations. Prior to Hilton Sonoma, Chef Jakushak served as executive chef of Oakland Hilton and oversaw all 75 team members in the Food & Beverage Department. He also worked as executive chef of River Rock Casino in Geyserville, Calif. and San Francisco Hilton Union Square, among other roles. Now at Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, Chef Jakushak creates a menu of contemporary California rustic cuisine utilizing local Sonoma ingredients at the hotel restaurant.
Lastly, Figueroa leads all sales and marketing efforts for Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, including overseeing the hotel's recent rebrand. She was formerly director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Bloomington and prior, the corporate director of sales for luxury Santa Monica beach properties, Shutters on the Beach, Hotel Casa del Mar and Canary Hotel, for 7-years. Formerly, Figueroa served as area director of sales and marketing for Hotel Monaco Chicago and the director of corporate sales for Hostmark Hospitality Group. In her current role, Nanci maximizes profitability and customer satisfaction through her sales and marketing strategies at Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country.
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country offers an intuitive experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips, as well as a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences, technology-enabled ways to collaborate, the space to work, engage or relax, and expert planners who take care of every detail. The hotel is located at 170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, California, 95401.
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