Hoon Namgoong Appointed as Director of Food and Beverage for the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, China / September 2011

September 2011 - HOON NAMGOONG is appointed as Director, Food and Beverage, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake. Hoon brings over 14 years experience to this position. He joined our Company in 1997 at The Fairmont Royal York where he held a series of progressive positions, including Night Auditor; Front Desk Agent; Assistant F&B Manager – Banquets in 2002; Assistant F&B Manager - Benihana Japanese Steakhouse in 2004; and Acting Manager of Epic Restaurant / Lounge in 2005. Hoon transferred to The Fairmont Banff Springs in 2006 as Food & Beverage Manager / Sales and in 2008 he was appointed to his most recent position as Food & Beverage Manager, The Fairmont Waterfront.

Hoon holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Hospitality and Tourism and a Minor Degree in Human Resources from Ryerson University in Toronto, as well as a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management with Honors from Humber College, Toronto.

Hoon was awarded twice as Star of the Month at The Fairmont Royal York and once as Leader of the Month at The Fairmont Waterfront.

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