Garret Fujieda
Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, Welcomes Food and Beverage Director Garret Fujieda
Washington’s premier all-seasons mountain destination hires passionate director of food and beverage to create a superior dining experience for guests
CLE ELUM, Wash. – (Nov. 4, 2016) – Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Garret Fujieda as Director of Food and Beverage. Having developed a passion for culinary arts at a young age, Fujieda has joined the Suncadia team to help drive the resort’s growth and create new dining experiences for guests.
“I work for my team,” says Fujieda of his new role. “My focus is to make sure my team is able to do great things and be there to support them as we continue to evolve and develop new experiences. I look forward to diving in and connecting with the team every day.”
Hailing from Maui, Hawaii, Fujieda brings his long-time love and enthusiasm for culinary arts to the existing offerings of the Suncadia team and Executive Chef Clay Blake. With experience in New York, Florida and Texas, Fujieda is excited about the endless possibilities in the food and beverage industry. Fujieda has instilled the passion and joy of cooking and experimenting with new foods in his children by teaching them to work with food and form their own culinary creations.
As director of food and beverage at Suncadia, Fujieda is working to preserve the sense of place while continuing to push the creative envelope on all the resort’s culinary endeavors. As Suncadia undergoes major changes to its food and beverage menus and offerings, Fujieda brings his expertise and explorative palate to the team at the perfect time.
“Even after moving here from Maui, I still pinch myself every time I drive onto the property,” said Fujieda. “This place is absolutely gorgeous and we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible at Suncadia. We have a great creative team of professionals and I look forward to seeing what we can do together to benefit the local community, our resort guests and Suncadia home owners.”
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About Suncadia Resort, A Destination Hotel
Located 80 miles east of Seattle on the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains, the 6,400-acre Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, features 254 guest suites and penthouses, a variety of upscale rental homes, several dining options, LEED Silver-Certified spa, three championship golf courses – Prospector, Rope Rider and Tumble Creek Club – swim and fitness center and conference facility. As Washington’s premier all-seasons mountain destination, Suncadia offers unlimited recreational activities throughout the year, including hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding along with cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, tubing and snow shoeing. For more information on Suncadia, visit www.suncadiaresort.com. Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 105 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.