Kimpton Canary Names Patrick Bryant as New Director of Food & Beverage
SANTA BARBARA, CA. August 21, 2017 - Finch & Fork and Kimpton Canary are pleased to welcome and name Patrick Bryant as the new Director of Food and Beverage for the picturesque hotel and restaurant perched in the center of downtown Santa Barbara. In his role, Bryant will oversee all food and beverage operations for Canary's 97 rooms, over 7,300 sq. ft. of meeting and event spaces, and its celebrated restaurant, Finch & Fork. Bryant will maintain Finch & Fork's reputation for hosting beautiful dining events with high-caliber culinary and bar experiences, while upholding the exceptional guest experience they are known for.
Bryant touts over 20 years of industry experience working in high-end, and high-volume, restaurants and hotels across the country. He joins Finch & Fork and Kimpton Canary most recently from “Vegas Top 50” restaurant Vintner Grill, where he served as Director of Special Events & Catering, overseeing multiple event spaces and raising annual revenues by 30%.
During his tenure in the industry, Bryant has worked and led teams who were continuously awarded with prestigious recognitions, such as “20 Best New Restaurants” by Esquire, Open Table “Diners Choice Award,” Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” and many more.
Bryant, who now resides in Santa Barbara, looks to build upon Finch & Fork and Kimpton Canary's success by bringing his expertise of providing exceptional culinary experiences to each and every guest. He plans to work closely with the culinary team to elevate the private dining scene, and offer guests something only found at Finch & Fork.
Contact:
Nicole Lazar
nicole@thenthelement.com
619-501-9944
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