The Umstead Hotel and Spa’s Post

Excited to share we have been featured in this wonderful article written by Janece Maze-Yeager for Country Living Magazine. https://lnkd.in/eDj_srvf

We are so proud of our very own, Pam Pukpitakchat for winning the Isaac Hunter Excellence in Service Award. Grateful for her hard work and commitment to our incredible breakfast and lunch guests at Herons. Such an honor to win this Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau award. Keep Shining Pam! Photo by Dave Kuhn

Meet Chase Parsons   Our Guest Relations Manager and Executive Assistant   Chase celebrated her 5th year with the Umstead this past May. Some of you may know her face from working at the Pool Bar a few summers ago.    favorite thing about her work?  Organizing, planning, and scheduling. “I absolutely love working one-on-one with our Managing Director, David Mars. I also really like working closely with our In-Room Dining team on the amenity program and collaborating on ways to make the guests feel extra special through amenities.”   Favorite Place to Travel? New York City.    In her free time, Chase enjoys traveling, spending time with her cat, Nevie, weight training, reading, and going to the beach. Find Chase with the biggest smile, and be sure to say hello!

Meet Lori Our New Herons Manager Lori is celebrating 11 Years with the Umstead this September. Some of you may know her face from her many years as our Bar & Lounge Manager, whipping up the latest farm-fresh cocktail creations. She first got her start with us in 2010. Working her way up from Herons server to Herons captain and now our Herons Manager. She is immensely passionate about her work and it is shown in her teamwork and loyalty. Her current favorite item on our dinner menu-- the Scallop and Foie Gras.  In her free time, Lori enjoys traveling (her favorite place, Wrightsville Beach), spending time with her pup, Betty White, enjoying food & wine, film, working out, spending time with family, and all things fashion. You can find her providing our highest level of dinner service at Herons. Herons Reservations are available by phone or Open Table. https://lnkd.in/e6yAc5P2

Delighted to share this article posted today in Passport Magazine. Thank you, Jimmy Im for your incredibly wonderful review and we hope to host you again soon. https://lnkd.in/eESwUC6f

Meet Karen  Herons AM Supervisor and Server Karen is celebrating 8 years with the Umstead this September. She loves serving our guests and being a part of her team.  “Leadership has encouraged me personally and professionally to always do better.” Favorite thing on the menu? Our Chirachi. Light and refreshing with fresh avocado, poached shrimp, raw salmon, raw hamachi and pickled ginger. In her free time, Karen enjoys running, cooking Honduran cuisine and spending time with her husband. She plans to run a 5k Race this August with Glaziela, our In-Room Dining Manager. You can find her serving our breakfast and lunch guests with the biggest smile. Reservations for Herons can be made  by phone or Open Table.

Looking forward to hosting this incredible event in partnership with WALTER Magazine. Take a look at this year's talented group of speakers.

Honored to have Herons featured on the cover of Cary Magazine this season. Grateful for our talented team of individuals at Herons and our hotel.