Virgin Hotels has appointed Marlene Leslie as vice president of food and beverage.
“Virgin Hotels has an incredible opportunity to thrill guests, and Marlene’s passion for culinary excellence and commitment to excellence will help us do that in our many dining, drinking, and lounging outlets,” says Raul Lead, Virgin Hotels CEO.
Prior to Virgin Hotels, Leslie held an executive position at Hotels AB and ran the food and beverage program at the Standard High Line Hotel in New York. She has also held leadership positions at Starr Restaurants and BR Guest Hospitality.
Virgin Hotels Chicago is currently under construction and scheduled to open in spring 2014. Additional locations under consideration for Virgin Hotels properties include Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Washington DC, and London.
