Mr. McPhee

Ian McPhee

Hotel Manager

Ritz Carlton Kapalua

Long-time Ritz-Carlton veteran, Ian McPhee, was named Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua earlier this year. Bringing more than 29 years of extensive industry savvy to the role, Mr. McPhee leads the acclaimed resort’s Food & Beverage division -- including its six restaurants – in addition to Culinary, Meetings & Special Events, Spa, Retail and Rooms now under his guidance.

In the span of his 14 years with the renowned brand, Mr. McPhee’s commitment has resulted in various leadership positions across the globe -- beginning with Banquets in Boston, then at the helm of operations and food and beverage divisions in Washington D.C., Georgetown, San Francisco, Osaka, Japan and ultimately settling in Maui -- where he has called home for the past year and one half. The breadth of property mixes also allowed Mr. McPhee to intimately oversee budgets, labor management and hotel standards.

Hailing from Nassau, Bahamas, Mr. McPhee earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Education from Rhode Island’s Johnson & Wales University and is invited annually to participate in the institution’s Career Forum, where he proudly represents The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. His strong focus, impeccable leadership skills and extraordinary energy are certain to enhance to guest satisfaction and contribute to the overall success of the hotel.

Mr. McPhee can be contacted at 808-669-6200 or ian.mcphee@ritzcarlton.com

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