Crestline Hotels & Resorts appoints Orcun Turkay as vice president of food & beverage. Turkay has more than 15 years of experience.
Most recently, he served as general manager at The Delphi Downtown LA, a Crestline-managed property with retro-diner concept, Denae’s Diner and Tulum-inspired rooftop bar, Üca Terraza, both of which he played a pivotal role in design and concepting to elevate the guest experience.
Prior to that, Turkay was corporate director of food & beverage for Shaner Hotel Group, where he oversaw operations for more than 55 hotels, including luxury resorts, lifestyle destinations, and full-service properties. In his role, Turkay set new standards for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
“As a leading hospitality management company, Crestline operates a diverse portfolio of hotels and food and beverage outlets featuring everything from signature restaurants and craft cocktail lounges to hip coffee bars and curated markets,” Crestline President and CEO James Carroll said in a statement. “Orcun will partner with our executive team and property leaders to not only streamline operational practices but also elevate the guest experience through bold, localized concepts. His extensive food and beverage expertise, combined with a passion for creativity, will empower Crestline to further enhance our delivery on dining and entertainment experiences that are memorable, authentic, and aligned with our commitment to exceptional results for stakeholders.”
Previously, he was the managing partner and vice president of operations at The Park RVA in Richmond, Va., where he transformed an empty 55,000 square foot building into a dynamic entertainment destination featuring eclectic dining concepts, duck-pin bowling, mini golf and a beer garden.
Earlier in his career, Turkay held key roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts across the U.S. and Europe, managing food and beverage operations for luxury brands including St. Regis, W Hotels and Westin.
His achievements include Marriott International’s General Manager of the Year for AC Hotels, Project of the Year, and accolades from Architectural Digest and Nightclub & Bar for design innovation and Restaurant/Bar of the Year in the USA.