The Grove Park Innsider

F&B Rock Stars! by Deborah

We are so proud of our co-workers in the Food and Beverage Division at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa!  Division leaders just returned from a trip to Dallas Tx., where they picked up several prestigious accolades — including the Achievement of Excellence Award from the American Culinary Federation!  That’s no small potatoes!   It’s one of the most prestigious awards in the food service industry and we couldn’t be prouder. Executive Director of Food & Beverage Jeff Piccirillo, Certified Executive Chef, Certified Food and Beverage Executive, and Executive Chef Denny Trantham, Certified Executive Chef, accepted the award in recognition of the Resort’s commitment to excellence in food service. If you’ve ever eaten at any of our restaurants, you understand why. Our food is indeed legendary.

Also during the trip toDallas, the USDA presented the 2011 awards for “Recipes for Healthy Kids”, as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa was also awarded first place in the Dry Beans and Peas category for the recipe they submitted in cooperation with our neighborhood school, Ira B. Jones Elementary of Asheville NC. This enabled Jones students to participate in the national cook-off event at the national convention. Under the direction of chefs at The Grove Park Inn, the team placed in the top three. Way to go Jones School and GPI!

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is also proud of the culinary team at AB Technical College who won the Southeast award in the Student Team National Championship. The Food and Beverage Division at GrovePark is actively involved in the schools culinary program, and provides funding for scholarships for students at AB Tech. Congratulations AB Tech and F&B!!!

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