Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Appoints R. Michael King GM
November 22, 2010 - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is happy to announce R. Michael King as the new General Manager for the five-star, five-diamond oceanfront resort. A 25-year industry veteran, King has spent nearly two decades with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in various capacities. In addition, King complemented his vast hospitality acumen with a year long stint as the opening General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando this past year.
King brings a wealth of extensive Ritz-Carlton hospitality experience and strong leadership to Palm Beach and is responsible for managing all daily operations of the resort that also offers 20,000 square feet of meeting space, 42,000 square foot Eau Spa by Cornelia and the hotel's signature restaurants, Temple Orange and Breeze. A proven leader with solid management skills, King has received accolades for his role in achieving extraordinary employee and customer satisfaction ratings throughout.
“I am eager to elevate the successes of The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach as we approach our 20th anniversary and bring the hotel into a new era,” said King. “Our personalized Ritz-Carlton service philosophy offers each guest experiences that will exceed expectations by providing a five-star experience relevant to the Palm Beach lifestyle.”
Previous to the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, King served as the opening general manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. Through his esteemed career, King has also served as general manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland; The Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa outside of Los Angeles; The Cloister at Sea Island, Ga. Fittingly, as the hotel approaches its 20th anniversary, Michael King's early career jump started at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach as the resort's Food and Beverage Director in 1991.
King is a graduate of Kennesaw State University in Georgia and is a member of Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, Chevalier du Taslevin and American Institute of Wine & Food, among others. A true foodie and wine enthusiast, King devotes time away from the office to his wife Dixie.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is a Forbes Five Star and 2010 AAA Five Diamond Award property, which completed a more-than $130 million transformation in 2009. The beachfront resort welcomes guests with breathtaking ocean views immediately upon entry and a gorgeous outdoor terrace with evening ambiance and a fire pit. There are 310 spacious guestrooms and luxurious suites - including the 2,755-square-foot Presidential Suite - and 23,000 square feet of indoor meeting space. Dining options include Temple Orange for traditional Italian comfort food; Breeze as a chic burger bistro set oceanside; Oceanfront Cabanas for intimate affairs; Eau Spa Cafe; and Stir Bar in the lobby lounge for light nibbles and refreshments. The Business Lounge and Resort Cabanas cater to travelers who wish to combine work and play. Eau Spa by Cornelia offers a contemporary take on spa-going and day-long unwinding with a multitude of fanciful treatments, a full-service salon and fitness center. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/palm_beach.
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