The Heathman Hotel Hires Shawn Lee as Director of F&B

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. June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013 - The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland's premier full-service luxury hotel, recently announced Shawn Lee as director of food & beverage. In his new post, Lee will be responsible for the service operations of the hotel's 90-seat restaurant, Trellis, as well as the hotel's in-room and private dining and banquet operations.

“We are excited to welcome Shawn to the Heathman family,” said General Manager Troy Longwith. “His professionalism, experience and dedication for his work are unsurpassed and we are thrilled to have Shawn at the helm of our exceptional food and beverage department.”

Lee comes to The Heathman from Parlor Collections where he served as head of operations of their high-volume restaurant and two bars, a 300 seat comedy club, Ultralounge night club, live music program, 14 billiard tables and full service banquet events. Prior to his time with Parlor Collections, he was the general manager of Solstice Restaurant Group Inc where he directed daily operations for both the Stir Martini Raw Bar and Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork.

In 2004, Lee founded Far East Food Co. Inc and Nori Catering Inc., a specialty food company specializing in high quality Asian food with 14 production locations throughout Western WA including King, Pierce and Kitsap counties. Prior positions in the hospitality industry include banquet manager at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, food and beverage director at the Anchorage Marriott Hotel and outlets manager/banquet manager at the Sheraton Hotel also in Anchorage.

Lee received a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from the University of Anchorage Alaska.

Lee obtained all major management certifications from Hilton and Sheraton Corporations. He currently resides Auburn, WA with his wife and family.

About The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, located on Seattle's Eastside, provides guests with the ultimate in gracious service in an ambience of understated elegance and comfort. In 2013, the hotel was featured on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List and the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotels rankings. Additionally, the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice awards ranked the property as the 88th best hotel in the world in 2012. The hotel has also garnered the AAA of Washington Four Diamond Award®, an indicator of excellence that promises travelers an unparalleled lodging experience, and is also a member of the Preferred Hotel Boutique Group. The Heathman Hotel features 91 classic guest rooms and suites, and Trellis, a 90-seat wine-country-inspired restaurant and bar helmed by Chef Brian Scheehser. Trellis' rustic, robust menu evolves with the seasons, often featuring items from Scheehser's own 10-acre farm. For reservations and information, visit http://heathmankirkland.com/ or call (888) 264-5494.

About Trellis
Housed in the luxurious Heathman Hotel (www.heathmankirkland.com) on Seattle's eastside in Kirkland, Wash., Trellis is a 90-seat restaurant and bar that features wine country-style cuisine under the direction of executive chef Brian Scheehser, who was featured at the famed James Beard House in New York City as part of its Best Hotel Chefs in America series in 2008. Trellis features a richly appointed environment that is comfortable and warm with food and drink that celebrates small scale, artisan products at the height of their seasonal quality. Trellis' rustic, farm-fresh, menu characterizes wine country restaurants and evolves with the seasons, always using the best of the current harvest from Scheehser's ten acre farm in Redmond, Washington as a foundation for its farm-to-table philosophy. A wine list with more than 200 selections features the best that California, Washington and Oregon vintners have to offer as well as an extensive international collection. Heated and weather protected outdoor seating is available on Trellis' Front Porch. For additional information, visit www.trellisrestaurant.net.