Jacob Anthony Bernard. Courtesy photo.
OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Anthony Bernard as Chef de Cuisine.
Bernard has worked for Hilton Hotels since 2014 and recently served as Sous Chef at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. There, he supervised all the food operations and the training of team members. Before that, he was Kitchen Supervisor at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport and worked in several smaller restaurants in the Chicago suburbs.
Other experience included serving on task forces for the Hilton Baltimore and Embassy Suites South San Francisco. Bernard is a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago with a BA Degree in History. He also attended the Culinary School-Juliet Junior College where he trained as an apprentice for the 2011 American Culinary Federation National Champion Student Hot Food Team and served as a member of the team in 2013. He received the bronze medal at the 2015 American Culinary Federation ‘Culinary Classic’ in Orlando, Florida.
Born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Bernard has lived in Chicago his entire life before assuming the position at Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort.
For more information, call Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort at 805-984-2500 or visit the website at www.mandalayembassysuites.com.
About Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach – Hotel & Resort: Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach – Hotel & Resort creates an ambience of far away destinations set in a tranquil ocean-front location, situated on the beautiful Pacific in-between Santa Barbara and Malibu. The only all-suite hotel in Southern California to sit directly on the beach, the resort contains 250 two room suites and features the signature amenities standard at any Embassy Suites Hotel including free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a complimentary two-hour Manager’s Reception each evening. The guest suites have a living area with a sofa bed, dining/work table, two HD TV’s, high-speed Internet access, a wet bar, mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, separate private bedroom and 2 private baths. Onsite amenities include a large freeform swimming pool, which is adjacent to a large whirlpool. A second whirlpool specifically for adults is also on property, allowing for more privacy and relaxation. In addition, the resort contains a workout room, lighted tennis, volleyball, sport courts and business center. Guests can enjoy spa services in their suite or in the treatment rooms. Bicycle rentals are conveniently located on site, and nearby options include the opportunity to surf, kayak, sail, paddle board and boat, as well as enjoy the sun-soaked California beaches.
About Embassy Suites Hotels: Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide’s twelve market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers every guest a two-room suite, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks* and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated, experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites Hotels has more than 220 hotels with more than 35 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com, www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites.