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Daven Wardynski – Image Credit Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Daven Wardynski as Vice President of Food & Beverage, overseeing culinary operations across its properties.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Daven Wardynski as Vice President of Food & Beverage. In this role, Wardynski will manage culinary operations and develop food and beverage strategies for the company’s portfolio of hotels and resorts.
Wardynski’s career with Omni began in 1998, and he has held various leadership roles at properties such as the Omni Chicago Hotel. His culinary background includes positions at TRU, a AAA Five Diamond restaurant, and Charlie Trotter’s, where he gained significant experience.
Wardynski’s appointment coincides with Omni Hotels & Resorts receiving the J.D. Power Award for Guest Satisfaction in the Upper Upscale segment of the 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The company achieved the highest score in key performance dimensions, including food and beverage.
In 2012, Wardynski led the culinary program reimagining at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, launching initiatives such as Fish to Fork, an annual culinary event. He later became Director of Food & Beverage, focusing on associate development and operational excellence. His efforts contributed to the resort being named one of Omni’s Centers of Excellence in 2024 and 2025.
