GETTYSBURG, PA (July 9, 2012) --- Scott Robinson has been appointed as Executive Chef at the Gettysburg Hotel. Established in 1797 and a subsidiary of Gettysburg College, the 119-room hotel is located on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, Pa., and is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.

In his new role as Executive Chef, Robinson will be responsible for the daily culinary operations of the hotel and the hotel’s fine dining restaurant and tavern, including menu creation and management of all food departments throughout the property. With 10 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience, Chef Robinson joins the Gettysburg Hotel from his most recent appointment as Sous Chef at the Four Seasons in Baltimore, MD. He also previously served as Sous Chef for the Sheppard Mansion Restaurant in Hanover, PA.

“We are pleased to welcome Chef Robinson to Gettysburg, as his fine dining experience and passion for creative expression make him a welcome addition to the hotel’s food and beverage team,” said Rob Winchester, President and COO of Waterford Hotel Group.

Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing/finance from the University of Maryland, as well as an Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.

About the Gettysburg Hotel
The Gettysburg Hotel is a subsidiary of Gettysburg College and is within walking distance of the College’s Majestic Theater, as well as the battlefield, attractions, shops and restaurants of the historic town of Gettysburg. The hotel’s location and proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hershey make it an ideal spot for traveling to a variety of historic sites and places of interest. The hotel also features a business center, fitness center, roof top swimming pool, fine dining restaurant and tavern. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people for any occasion.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation's leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 30 properties in 9 states, representing nearly 4,000 total rooms.  The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford the distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness.  For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.