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The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 2011 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Randall Obrecht director of food & beverage for Sorrento Hotel, a Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM property located in Seattle, Washington. Sam Johnson, general manager, made the announcement. “It is a pleasure to welcome Randall to our property, said Mr. Johnson. “With broad operational and culinary expertise, and vast knowledge of the Seattle dining market, he is an excellent addition to our food & beverage leadership team.” Randall Obrecht was most recently the highly successful general manager of Palisade, Seattle's iconic water-front restaurant. He previously served as director of food & beverage for Savor, the premier food services company which provided services at McCaw Hall, home to the Seattle Ballet and Opera. Mr. Obrecht has also held food & beverage leadership positions at a number of additional high-end restaurants within the Seattle market. He resides in the Seattle area with his family. About Sorrento Hotel The Sorrento Hotel has been a landmark historic hotel in Seattle since it was established in 1909. The magnificent Italian mission-style architecture creates a classic setting for the Sorrento Hotel's quiet hospitality. Preferred among business travelers, well-traveled vacationers and even Seattle neighbors, The Sorrento offers a high level of personal service that only a boutique property can provide. The Sorrento Hotel also strives to be a center for arts and culture, partnering with and supporting such wonderful institutions as the Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle Theater Group, Town Hall and various others through Night School, a collaboration between the hotel, Michael Hebb, and an array of intellectuals, artists, writers, filmmakers, mixologists, chefs and the leading cultural institutions in the Northwest. The Malone Family has owned the Sorrento since 1983 and since has restored the hotel's appearance, as well as its reputation for hospitality. The Sorrento has earned numerous awards including being named one of Condé Nast Traveler's Top 25 hotels, the Seattle Times Most Romantic Hotel, Seattle Metropolitan's 30 Must Do Dining Experiences, and most recently was honored by Seattle Magazine for having the city's Best Martini. The Sorrento Hotel is a Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels property of Benchmark Hospitality International. About Benchmark Hospitality International Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. The company's eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com |
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