NEW YORK – January 29, 2013 – The Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is pleased to announce Robert Hohmann as the new Executive Chef. Hohmann has excelled in the hospitality industry for more than 10 years and will now be responsible for preparing the cuisine for all food and beverage outlets at the hotel including: room service, banquets and catered events, Vander Bar, Madison Club Lounge, mad46 and the Roosevelt Grill.

“After evaluating Mr. Hohmann’s expertise within the hospitality industry, his past successes in challenging roles proved to qualify him for this new position,” said John Trovato, general manager of The Roosevelt Hotel. “We are confident he will excel here and we’re thrilled to see and taste his impressive work first-hand.”

Specializing in creative hotel cuisine, Hohmann has worked as the Executive Chef at the Warwick New York Hotel where he received the prestigious “Warwick Manager of the Quarter” award. Additionally, Hohman served as the Executive Chef at Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel and the Sous Chef at Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. Stemming from his degree earned at Johnson and Wales University, Hohmann developed a strong career foundation with accomplishments ranging from training and leading teams of more than 50 culinary associates to great successes and increasing top line revenue by 125% at Culinary Creations – a catering company he established and served as Executive Chef.

The Roosevelt Hotel is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the nation’s largest independent hotel management company. For more information on The Roosevelt Hotel, call toll-free 888-TEDDY-NY or visit www.theroosevelthotel.com, @RooseveltNYC or www.facebook.com/rooseveltnyc.

About The Roosevelt Hotel
Deemed Grand Dame of Madison Avenue since 1924, The Roosevelt Hotel New York City is located right in the thick of things -- steps from Grand Central Station and Fifth-Avenue shopping. Offering 1,015 recently redesigned guestrooms, its historic heritage is reflected in the restored interiors, designed to capture the original architecture and offer modern-day amenities. From April to October, The Roosevelt Hotel’s rooftop lounge, mad46 welcomes guests and New Yorkers alike to enjoy an unsurpassed Midtown view atop the 19th floor above the hustle and bustle of the “city that never sleeps.” Stay current with up-to-date information from The Roosevelt Hotel by checking the hotel’s blog at www.TheNYKnow.com.