FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAPE REY CARLSBAD HIRES DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS
TO ENHANCE THE AUTHENTIC, COASTAL FLAVOR OF RESORT’S DINING SCENE
Carlsbad, Calif. – July 1, 2015 – The newly rebranded Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton
Resort, has hired Clifton Carmody as director of food and beverage operations. A 20year industry veteran who has worked with numerous trend-setting dining venues,
Carmody will refine the culinary and entertainment offerings under the new Cape Rey
brand and help position the hotel’s ocean view restaurant, Chandler’s, as a hip, coastalinspired gathering spot that is a destination for culinary adventures in North San Diego.
“Clifton brings a great mix of experience and creativity to Cape Rey,” said Vikram Sood,
general manager. “His familiarity with the local beach lifestyle and latest dining trends
will be instrumental in enhancing the Chandler’s experience.”
Carmody’s expertise is a product of a lengthy career working for forward-thinking
companies like Eat.Sleep.Drink, the lifestyle company behind stylish, sought after
venues in California such as Tower 23 Hotel in Pacific Beach, Padre Hotel in Bakersfield
and the emerging LakeHouse Hotel and Resort in San Marcos. He also spent time
working with award-winning, celebrity chef Bradley Ogden as director of operations for
Ogden’s hospitality group, as well as with flagship locations for Morton’s Restaurant
Group, CRAVE America and Brinker International.
Carmody is a former guest lecturer for the hospitality program at Miami-Dade College.
In his free time, he is a devoted meditation and yoga enthusiast and was a volunteer for
the Tibetan Cultural Center.
About Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort
Located along the sunny San Diego coast directly across from Carlsbad State Beach, the
215-room Cape Rey boasts a modern, California Craftsman-style design with
breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Opened in June 2012, this North San Diego
luxury hotel was honored with the AAA Four Diamond distinction in 2013. Guests of
Cape Rey enjoy the best of the beach communities’ lifestyle. On property amenities
include the sea-inspired Ocean Crest Spa, an expansive, ocean view swimming pool and
Chandler’s Restaurant & Lounge, a stylish restaurant where guests can enjoy fresh,
regional cuisine and stunning views. The perfect basecamp for exploring Southern
California, Cape Rey provides easy access to the beaches, parks, shopping and dining in
Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas and Oceanside. Just 30 minutes north of San Diego, Cape
Rey is minutes away from LEGOLAND California, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the San
Diego Zoo Safari Park, Disneyland California and a variety of other fun attractions. Visit
www.CapeRey.com for more information.
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