Gavin Hetrick has been named Director of Meals & Beverage and Government Chef of the Industrialist Resort, Autograph Assortment in Pittsburgh

By jimadmin On Mar 2, 2021

Gavin Hetrick, Food and Beverage Director and Head Chef, joined The Industrialist after serving as head chef for the taproom at the Southern Tier Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, where he ran a lively kitchen, ran a variety of banquets and special events, and instituted activations to enhance the guest experience, including a monthly tasting series .

When Hetrick began his career at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, his passion for world-class dining began when he joined the culinary team at downtown Pittsburgh’s Revel, a two-story sophisticated American restaurant and venue. It was there that Hetrick became Executive Sous Chef and was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations as well as the training and development of the staff.

At The Industrialist, Hetrick will oversee all food and beverage endeavors, including the property’s upcoming signature restaurant, The Rebel Room, which features fine American cuisine and design influenced by the makers and shakers of Pittsburgh. Additionally, Hetrick will run the Industrialist Lounge, the hotel’s central hub, where guests will find a DIY workshop with a mixology-forward bar with a “maker menu” serving Pittsburgh-inspired tools and kits, as well as artisanal cocktails .

Robert Brashler – Managing Director

March 2, 2021 – Robert Brashler, General Manager with more than two decades of hotel management experience, will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Industrialist. Prior to joining The Industrialist, Brashler was General Manager for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ EVEN Hotel, a 160 room hotel in downtown Pittsburgh.

Arsen Khodosov – director of sales and marketing

December 15, 2020 – Arsen Khodosov, Director of Sales and Marketing, brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Tampa. Prior to joining HRI Lodging, he was the Task Force Director of Sales at Crescent Hotels & Resorts for brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG.