Benchmark Appoints Matthew Pinner as Executive Chef
The Chattanoogan in Chattanooga, Tennessee
HOUSTON, TX, January 16, 2009 - Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Matthew Pinner as executive chef for The Chattanoogan, the urban resort located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, Benchmark's general manager for the property, made the announcement.
"It gives me great pleasure to announce Matthew's promotion," said Mr. Cupo. "He has been an exemplary member of our food & beverage team for the past three years and will provide terrific leadership in our culinary program."
Previously, Matthew Pinner served as The Chattanoogan's executive sous chef, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the resort's Broad Street Grille, Foundry and Strouds restaurants.
Chef Pinner has invested 14 years of his career within the Chattanooga market. Prior to joining The Chattanoogan, he held positions of increasing responsibility including executive chef at the Southside Grill, one of Chattanooga's finest restaurants. Pinner was also executive sous chef for the Vine Street Market of Chattanooga.
Matthew Pinner is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University of Charleston, South Carolina. He and his wife are active in culinary fundraising programs within Chattanooga, supporting local artists.
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