SOUTH WALTON, Fla.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Max Messmer as director of food and beverage.
With more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Messmer was director of food and beverage at the Courtyard Resort at Coconut Beach in Kapaa, Hawaii, before joining Hilton Sandestin Beach. In addition to overseeing all aspects of the food and beverage department at the resort, including restaurant, lounge, kitchen, catering and banquets, Messmer worked with the managers and chef to maximize revenue and profits and minimize expenses, costs and labor.
Prior to his time in Kapaa, Messmer worked as director of food and beverage at North 40 lodging in Union, Wash. and corporate director of food and beverage at Access Golf in Redmond, Wash.
As the director of food and beverage at Hilton Sandestin Beach, Messmer will oversee operations of the resort’s food and beverage department, as well as in-room dining and banquet services.
The property also announced the appointment of Angelina Covington as hotel operations manager
“Angelina and Max have extensive experience in the industry and proven track records of success,” said Gary Brielmayer, general manager. “I’m confident their creativity, loyalty and work ethic will help further enhance our outstanding guest experience.”
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast near Destin. The beachfront resort hotel has 602 guest rooms, more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space and six on-site dining venues.
