San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on The River Walk and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Shuffles F&B Operations
Ben Annotti Promoted to Senior Banquet Chef; Joseph Martinez Takes Senior Sous Chef Position
The recently rebranded 30-year-old hotel, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk, and its connected property, San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, announces two promotions within the food and beverage team: Ben Annotti to Senior Banquet Chef, and Joseph Martinez to Senior Sous Chef.
In Chef Annotti's new role as Senior Banquet Chef, he will be overseeing the food preparation of all banquet and catering events while ensuring superior quality and consistency at all times. Prior to this internal promotion, the seasoned chef had been with the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk hotels' as the Senior Sous Chef since 2019. Other previous roles include working at the award-winning Chicago restaurant, Union, as well as the Culinary Supervisor for JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa's steakhouse, 18 Oaks.
Replacing Chef Annotti as Senior Sous Chef, Chef Martinez brings his native Texan roots to the forefront of his culinary point of view. In the new position, he will lead the culinary operations of all five of the hotels' restaurants and cafes. Before this internal promotion, Chef Martinez was the Sous Chef for the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk hotels since 2021. The Texas-native chef began his career with classical training in French technique and cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu, and his first culinary role was at the Walt Disney World Resort. Other previous roles include the Silo Restaurant Group and Silo Prime & Terrace Bar, where he developed an appreciation for handmade pastas.
For more information about both properties, visit San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk or San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk are located at 101 Bowie St., San Antonio, TX.
About San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk Hotels
Whether guests are in the area for business or leisure, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk greets guests with the city's authentic downtown culture. Located on and overlooking the famous San Antonio River Walk, both hotels are in perfect proximity to nearby attractions, shopping and dining. The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk offers guests newly restyled guest rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and two on-site dining options. With over 70,000 square feet of redesigned meeting event space plus delicious catering menus and services, the hotel can provide personalized events for meetings, conferences or special occasions. The San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk also features an indoor/outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and three dining options. 17,566 square feet of event space make it ideal for events, meetings and special occasions. Visit www.marriott.com
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