News for the Hospitality Executive |
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas,
December
2010 … Benchmark
Hospitality International has announced
that Beverlie
Terra, executive chef at Chaminade
Resort
& Spa in Santa Cruz, California, is the inaugural recipient of
the Bob
Zappatelli Award for Culinary Excellence. Benchmark Hospitality established the
Award in 2009 in honor of Mr. Zappatelli,
the company’s
first vice president of food & beverage who passed away suddenly in
May of
that year. The award will be given each
year to a member of the Benchmark Hospitality food and beverage
department who
best exemplifies the spirit and legacy of Bob Zappatelli. “Beverlie's passion
for food, for her profession, and for her team of culinary
professionals is
reflected in the daily operation of her department where she uses every
opportunity to work with her staff in creating distinctive flavor
combinations
and appeal,” stated Greg Champion, chief operating officer of Benchmark
Hospitality International. “Beverlie is
also a superb mentor to her food and beverage team and thrives on
sharing new
recipes, concepts and culinary discoveries with her staff.
She is a most worthy first recipient of
Benchmark’s Bob Zappatelli Award
for Culinary
Excellence.” Ms.
Terra’s enthusiasm for the culinary arts profession
extends well beyond her role at Chaminade Resort & Spa, according
to
Norbert Relecker, general manager of Chaminade, who nominated her for
the award. She is active with the Veteran
Affairs Center
in Santa Cruz, assisting with holiday culinary events.
Ms. Terra also volunteers at her community
library, offering cooking classes for all age groups, including teens. As well, she has served as educator at the
college level, teaching culinary programs. Over a
decade ago, Beverlie Terra pioneered some of the
nation’s first culinary team-building programs for use by corporate and
association groups, helping them utilize the culinary arts as a
catalyst to
discover hidden leadership talents. Subsequently,
culinary teambuilding has become a popular
instructional resource
at meeting facilities nationwide. Ms.
Terra
has been on staff at Chaminade Resort & Spa for 20 years.
About Chaminade Resort & Spa Chaminade, a Full Service Conference Resort, offers world-class hospitality on the California Coast. Built high on a bluff, the mission-style luxury resort commands a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Chaminade's superior location offers a sense of peaceful seclusion only minutes from world-renowned golf, beaches and downtown Santa Cruz. The remarkable setting, combined with the renowned quality and personalized service of Benchmark Hospitality International, keeps guests coming back time and time again. At Chaminade, our goal is to exceed the expectations of guests during their stay at one of the finest conference resorts in the Bay Area. Benchmark Hospitality International operates Chaminade., www.chaminade.com. About Benchmark Hospitality International |
Contact:
Ken Ellens |