White Lodging has appointed Anne Tabakian as VP, food & beverage. She joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as corporate senior director, food & beverage.
Tabakian joined White Lodging as a restaurant GM in Austin, ultimately growing into senior corporate positions.
“Anne has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of our brands, and a commitment to excellence in everything she and her team do,” said Jean-Luc Barone, CEO, White Lodging. “Anne has played an integral role in elevating our F&B operations, from refining service standards and profitability to driving innovative new concepts.”
Prior to joining White Lodging, Tabakian spent nearly a decade at Uchi Restaurants and Hillstone Restaurant Group.
She said, “I’m honored to be stepping into this new role with such a talented team here at White Lodging. The food and beverage industry is an exciting, dynamic space to be working in right now, and I’m passionate about contributing to our continued growth and innovation. I look forward to bringing fresh ideas and collaborating with my colleagues to further elevate the exceptional experiences we provide to our guests. Together, we’ll continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards in quality and service.”
White Lodging’s more than 50 F&B outlets average a customer satisfaction rating of 4.8, which is among the top 10% of all restaurants in the country, according to the company, which will introduce six new or rebranded F&B concepts to its portfolio this year.
