Pendry San Diego Welcomes New Culinary Leadership
Pendry San Diego is delighted to announce the appointment of William Figueroa as director of food & beverage and the promotion of Brandon Sloan to executive chef. Together, they bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, innovation, and passion as they oversee the food and beverage programs at Pendry San Diego.
William joins Pendry San Diego from Alma San Diego, where he served as director of food and beverage. Throughout his 30-year career in the food and beverage industry, Figueroa has held leadership positions at several premier culinary concepts in Seattle, London, New York City and Los Angeles. In his role at Pendry San Diego, Figueroa will manage and oversee all day-to-day food and beverage operations across the hotel's culinary destinations.
Since joining Pendry San Diego in 2017 as Chef de Cuisine and most recently as Executive Sous Chef, Sloan has played a significant role in overseeing the culinary operations for Nason's Beer Hall, Fifth & Rose, Provisional Kitchen, and in-room dining. In his new role as Executive Chef, Sloan's responsibilities will expand to include all day-to-day operations and menu development, banquets, in-room dining, and strategic vision for the hotel's overall culinary program.
"Chef Brandon's culinary prowess and natural leadership combined with Wil's impressive experience will be integral to the continued growth and success of our culinary program," said David Duran, general manager of Pendry San Diego. "Their leadership and vision will further elevate our extensive dining options, providing guests with an unrivaled culinary experience in the heart of The Gaslamp Quarter."
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
