Rick Remington Joins Pheasant Run Resort & Spa as Food and Beverage Director
ST. CHARLES, IL - September 5, 2014 - Rick Remington has joined the management team at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa as food and beverage director, according to Charlie Shirk, general manager for the 473-room resort and expo center located in St. Charles. Remington, a 30-year food and beverage pro, now oversees a team of 140 employees who serve convention services, culinary and catering operations for the 38,000 square foot expo center, on-site meeting space, and dining outlets including Jambalaya, Harvest, poolside and golf course guest options.
“Hostmark Hospitality Group is determined to revitalize all areas of this notable property, and we are confident that Rick's experience and strong leadership will ensure that this destination resort's restaurants, cafes and catering offerings are rejuvenated and exceptional,” says Shirk.
Remington most recently served as food and beverage director for the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois. Originally from Palatine, Illinois, the certified sommelier has enjoyed a career that's also included important management roles with Starwood Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Resorts and Interstate Hotels in the Chicago area. An at-home chef and certified sommelier, Remington enjoys time away from work photographing wildlife. He resides in Arlington Heights with his wife Jennifer.
About Pheasant Run Resort & Spa
Pheasant Run is one of the Midwest's largest resorts, located less than an hour from downtown Chicago in historic St. Charles, Illinois and within close proximity to all airports and transportation hubs. The resort features 473 spacious guest rooms, several restaurants, three swimming pools, , Zanies Comedy Club, Spa Vargas, and an 18-hole golf course, Pheasant Run Resort also offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space including 42 meeting rooms, an expo center, four distinct ballrooms, a 320-seat tiered amphitheater. Pheasant run is operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group www.hostmark.com. For general information about the resort, call 800.4.PHEASANT or visit www.pheasantrun.com.
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