The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa recently announced two new additions to its food and beverage team:
Executive Chef Paul Millist and Director of Food & Beverage, Paul
Rossi. Millist, who has worked and traveled around the globe, will
oversee the culinary operations for each of the Scottsdale resort’s
seven restaurants and lounges, as well as in-room dining. Rossi, who
has more than two decades of food and beverage experience with Marriott
International, Inc., will conceptualize and continue to develop the
culinary program at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort
& Spa.
An adventurous and creative chef, Millist brings more than 20 years
of eclectic experience, both in and out of the U.S., to the historic
Camelback Inn. Having trained under renowned Chef Mark Miller at the
Coyote Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Millist is an expert in
Southwestern cuisine and farm-to-table cooking. A passionate traveler,
Millist has also worked in the kitchens of several popular European
restaurants and Asian resorts, including the Lemura Resort in Seychelles
and the One & Only Kanahura in the Maldives. Most recently, he
served as the Executive Chef of the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
in Thailand, a resort with more than 10 restaurants and bars, ranging
from authentic Thai to Italian cuisine.
In his new position at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn
Resort & Spa, Millist will be responsible for conceptualizing and
designing restaurant menus, hiring and overseeing restaurant staff, and
ensuring that performance in the venues is consistent with the resort’s
dedication to quality service and exceptional culinary experiences.
The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is also
pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Rossi as the Director of
Food & Beverage. An industry leader and Marriott veteran, Rossi
will spearhead the resort’s robust food and beverage program, overseeing
the operational and financial success of seven distinct restaurants and
lounges.
Rossi brings with him 25 years of experience within Marriott
International spanning multiple states and brands, where he has
developed numerous successful food and beverage programs, branding
initiatives and revenue-driven strategies. Most recently, Rossi served
as the Director of Food & Beverage at the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
and the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, launching the food and
beverage programs at the two new properties, including two celebrity
chef signature restaurants: WP24 Restaurant and Lounge by Wolfgang Puck
and LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon. In 2005, Marriott
International tapped Rossi to develop one of the corporation’s most
successful brand-wide initiatives, the branding of the “Great Room” – a
concept implemented in full-service Marriott properties across the
country.
“Chef Millist and Paul Rossi’s wide range of experiences in the food
and beverage industry, combined with their numerous accomplishments and
achievements, make them valuable additions to the Camelback Inn team,”
said Jim Rose, General Manager of the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort
& Spa. “We are looking forward to seeing what new creative concepts
they will bring to the resort.”
The Camelback Inn is one of the most beloved resorts in the Marriott
profile, with a rich history and unique Southwestern style that has made
it a favorite of generations of travelers. The occasion of Chef
Millist and Paul Rossi adding new chapters to the Scottsdale resort’s
storied 75 year history is cause for celebration, and so the resort is
offering a new “Diamond in the Desert” 75th Anniversary Package.
This Scottsdale hotel deal starts at $214, which includes two nights
in a casita-style guest room, a $75 per day resort credit, two 75th
Anniversary Signature Cocktails at RBar, and daily breakfast (at Rita’s Kitchen, Sprouts or room service).
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is home to seven distinct food and beverage venues, including BLT Steak, Chef Laurent Tourondel’s modern American steakhouse; Rita’s Kitchen,
a casual and colorful restaurant serving authentic, Southwestern fare;
and Sprout’s, an award-winning spa café. For additional information on
the resort’s culinary offerings, please visit http://www.camelbackinn.com