James Overbaugh has been appointed Managing Director at The Quail in Carmel

James Overbaugh, a seasoned executive with over 16 years of dedicated service to The Peninsula brand, returns to California, where his journey with the brand first began in 2008. Overbaugh brings extensive global hospitality expertise and a personal passion for the culinary realm to Carmel Valley's cherished destination. After serving as an Executive Chef at an esteemed collection of hotels for the first 13 years of his career, Overbaugh joined The Peninsula team in 2008 as the Executive Chef of The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Over the next nine years, he ascended to the role of Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage Operations.

After his tenure at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Overbaugh was elevated to leadership roles at The Peninsula Hong Kong and The Peninsula Shanghai, culminating in his most recent position as Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations for The Peninsula Hotels Worldwide at the brand's head office in Hong Kong. Under Overbaugh's leadership at The Quail, guests can expect an enhanced culinary experience at the Monterey County gem, while remaining true to the timeless California experience that has become synonymous with The Quail.q