Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, the 1,307-room modern oceanfront resort located in the heart of walkable Waikiki, today announced the hire of Chad Bevan to food and beverage director and Derrick Williams to director of human resources. Bevan will oversee the entire food and beverage operations within the resort including menu planning and development, staff management, strategic planning and budget, as well as marketing and promotions of each dining outlet. Williams will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the resort’s workforce including recruitment and staffing, employee onboarding and training, performance management, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and more.
Chad Bevan is a 24-year veteran of Marriott Hotels where he’s held positions throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. In his most recent role, he was the Director of Food and Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Prior to that, Bevan was the Director of Event Management at The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, the Director of Meetings and Special Events at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, as well as the Director of Event Management at JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa. He’s held various positions with the Marriott brand all over the world including St. Thomas, Salt Lake City and Aruba. He graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management and a minor in Business Management. In his spare time, Bevan loves spending time with his family, going to the movies, enjoying the beach and watching the sunset.
“With nine separate dining establishments, the resort stands out for the incredibly diverse culinary offerings and we’re thrilled to have Chad at the helm. We are confident he will elevate our experiences and bring innovative ideas to our F&B operations, and we look forward to the exciting improvements he’ll bring to our team,” said Jerry Gibson, general manager of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Derrick Williams has dedicated nearly 21 years to the human resources department within Marriott Hotels. Most recently, he was the Market Director of Human Resources for the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit. Prior to that, Williams held the Director of Human Resources position at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit where he successfully led the team through the many activities involved in the integration with the Marriott brand. Williams began his career journey at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel as an intern where he worked his way up to Human Resources Manager and eventually Assistant Director of Human Resources. Williams is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. He enjoys traveling with his wife, Shameka, and sons Jay, Will and Jacob where they love spending time outdoors and in the water.
“Finding the right HR director is about bringing on board a leader who will cultivate a thriving work culture, enhance employee engagement and ensure our staff delivers an exceptional guest experience,” said Gibson. “We’re thrilled to welcome Derrick to the team as the backbone of our workforce, driving both our people and business success forward.”
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