The AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, the newest luxury resort on Florida’s west coast, announces the appointment of Chef Cary Roy to the position of sous chef.
“We are proud to have Chef Roy serve as our new sous chef,” said General Manager Brian Kramer. “He is well qualified for the role and his passion and knowledge of the positive value and benefits fresh, local, sustainable foods have on the local community is in-line with the resort’s industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.”
Sous Chef Roy will be responsible for assisting Executive Chef Preston in the resort’s overall culinary offerings, helping to oversee all dining outlets: SHOR American Seafood Grill, featuring a dramatic show kitchen and panoramic Gulf views; Swim, a casual poolside eatery with a Pan-Latino fusion menu; Skimmers, a grab-and-go coffee station by day and lively lobby bar by night; and banquet as well as in-room dining.
Recently the resort launched a new, innovative menu, “For Kids By Kids,” which provides more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings for children. The menu is grounded in Hyatt’s industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served. – promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities – and has been developed in association with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA). As part of the roll out, separate from the PHA commitment, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach will also offer a three-course organic menu for children developed exclusively by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters.
“We have made a commitment to serving food and beverages that are good for our people, our planet and our communities. That is why we have transformed our children’s menu and looked to experts such as Alice Waters, to help guide our offerings,” said Brian Kramer, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa. “We look forward to welcoming our youngest guests to try our new ‘For Kids By Kids’ menu.”
For more information on Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa or to learn more about the resort’s dining outlets, please visit http://clearwaterbeach.hyatt.com or call 1-800-233-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa:
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa features 250 guest suites that blend tropical elegance with a luxurious, carefree experience on Florida’s west coast. Breathtaking Gulf views provide the backdrop for expansive floor plans for deluxe one- and two-bedroom suites. Each suite features fully equipped kitchens and balconies or rooftop terraces. Guests can enjoy a variety of upscale amenities such as a resort swimming pool deck with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas and a children’s pool area, a spa pool area on the 16th floor and multiple dining options, including the resort’s signature seafood grill SHOR. Other amenities include the eco-friendly Sandava Spa and Camp Hyatt Kids’ Club, along with 12,000 square feet of indoor and 20,000 square feet of outdoor function space for premier beachside events.
The resort is a recipient of the following awards and recognitions: the prestigious AAA/CAA Four Diamond Award; four green keys designation by the Green Key Eco-rating Program; the 2011 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award; the 2011 Brides’ Choice Award by Wedding Wire; one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For by Florida Trend; one of Tampa Bay’s Top Work Places 2012 by the Tampa Bay Times; the 2011 Large Business of the Year Award by the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce; TripAdvisor’s 2011 Certificate of Excellence; placement on Elite Meetings’ Top 100 Hotels List; recognition as a gay-friendly hotel by the TAG Approved® Accommodations Program; and the Metro’s Best Award in the Hot Spots to Shop, Dine, Play & Escape by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine for the past two consecutive years. The resort’s signature SHOR American Seafood Grill has also earned the 2011 Best Dessert Award at Clearwater Beach’s Restaurant Week, the 2011 “Best of Show” at A Taste of Clearwater and Tampa Bay Magazine’s Best of Tampa Bay Award for the last three consecutive years.
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