Long Beach Lodge announces new restaurant manager
Tofino, British Columbia (September, 2008) – Craig Newman has joined Long Beach Lodge Resort as its restaurant manager.
Newman brings with him extensive experience in restaurant management and service experience at various resorts, hotels and restaurants in Western Canada, including Long Beach Lodge Resort, where he was head server from 2002 - 2003.
A native of Ucluelet, B.C., Newman returns to the resort after five years as front-of-house manager and sommelier at the Tauca Lea Resort in Tofino. His hospitality experience also includes Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, The Post Hotel, Lake Louise Inn, Skiing Louise Ltd., Cottage Bar and Grill and Banff Springs Hotel.
“We are excited to have Craig back at Long Beach Lodge Resort,” says general manager Perry Schmunk. “His experience, professionalism and local roots make him a welcome asset to our team.”
Newman is also pleased to be back and is looking forward to maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for quality dining and fine wines in a comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere. “I always knew I wanted to return here and every time I step into the lodge I feel like I’m home. The view, the happy and relaxed people, it really is a special place,” Newman says. He adds that the fact that he is close to the best surfing in Canada is an added bonus.
“I’ve been known to take a surf break here and there,” he says.
About Long Beach Lodge Resort
Featured in Architectural Digest and winner of numerous design awards, Lodge Beach Lodge Resort is set right on the ocean in Cox Bay, Tofino. Providing beautifully appointed accommodation in a private, wild Pacific West Coast setting, Long Beach Lodge has 40 lodge rooms, 20 two-bedroom cottages and a full service dining room, as well as meeting space.
Most notable is Long Beach Lodge’s recently expanded Great Room. Here, guests can be “on the beach”, while cocooned in Kimberly Williams’ richly designed and decorated room that is the heart of the resort. With its floor-to-ceiling windows, over-stuffed furniture, stone fireplace and local art, guests are invited to socialize, dine, play board games, curl up with a good book or simply sit and watch the beach activities go by.
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