Kimpton Claret Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced today the appointment of Iona Lee to Director of Food & Beverage for the property. As Director of Food & Beverage, Lee will lead all restaurant and banquet operations and oversee the food and beverage guest experience at Kimpton Claret including its Italian-inspired restaurant Saverina, its 19th floor Halo Rooftop Bar and all in-room dining, as well as special seasonal activations like the Moët Chalet pop-up and the Sky Lodge at Halo.
Lee comes to Colorado from Orlando, Fla. where she held Talent Acquisition/Leadership Development and Area Director of Operations roles for Hawkers Asian Street Food group. She has also held roles of Director of Food & Beverage & Operations with Cleartide Group at locations across Texas, was the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Fla., and Director of Operations at the Wildhorse Saloon, which is part of Gaylord Hotels in Nashville, Tenn.Priding herself on exceeding guest expectations and building brand loyalty, Lee is most excited about being a part of the foundational legacy at Kimpton Claret.
Lee earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social & Behavioral Sciences from the University of Southern Maine and a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
