Steven Janicek Named General Manager at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek Mountain

Year-Round Luxury Resort in Colorado Welcomes a Veteran Leader

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. June 02, 2015

AVON, CO. - June 2, 2015. The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steven Janicek as General Manager. With more than 28 years of industry savvy, Janicek will oversee daily resort operations which include food and beverage, rooms and sales and marketing divisions.

“I am thrilled to return to the beautiful Rocky Mountains and to call The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch my new home.” he stated. “The physical property is without a doubt outstanding but more so are the ladies and gentlemen who are truly committed to providing world-class service to our guests while creating memorable experiences.”

A hospitality career that began with Stouffer Hotels landed Janicek at the helm of his most recent post, as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver where he saw many successes including maintaining the coveted AAA Five-Diamond award, and successfully completing full restaurant and guest room renovations. Prior to his position in Denver, Janicek was General Manager of The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in the Vail Valley for three years. He joined The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. in 1990 for the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Aspen. During his seven-year tenure at the hotel, he held multiple strategic positions including National Sales Manager, Associate Director of Sales and Director of Sales and Marketing.

Janicek continued to chart his course and cultivate his experience as a Director of Sales and Marketing for a collection of hotels including hotels including: The Coeur d'Alene Resort, The Miramonte Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, The Lodge at Rancho Mirage and Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. Following a three-year segue as Vice President of Sales and Business Development in a related field, his leadership was warmly welcomed back to the Colorado luxury hospitality industry in 2009. Janicek earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Humboldt State University. He will relocate to the Beaver Creek area with his wife, Theresa.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

The grand lodge architectural style of The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch exudes authentic Rocky Mountain luxury and captures the essence of the surrounding national forest. Consistently recognized as one of North America's top hotels, the year-round destination resort in Colorado offers limitless outdoor adventure, RitzKids experiences, an array of dining options, and a “Rocky Mountain speakeasy” at Bachelors Lounge. The Bachelor Gulch Spa at The Ritz-Carlton is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate. The soothing Forbes Four-Star, 21,000 square-foot spa and fitness center features 19 treatment rooms, a co-ed rock-lined grotto, an integrated wellness program, and both Pilates and yoga studios. Designed by world-renowned hospitality designer Tony Chi, Spago by Wolfgang Puck opened at the resort in late 2007 as the only Colorado outpost of his legendary Beverly Hills restaurant. All four-legged guests are welcomed to 'Bachelor's Pack'-helmed by the hotel's resident canine ambassadors, Bachelor and Belle -with a host of premium services and amenities.

Media Contact:
Allyson Fredeen
[email protected]
303-312-3826