Hotel Hartness announces Patrick LeBeau as Executive Chef
July 23, 2024
The luxury boutique hotel additionally announces the promotion of Veronica Rodriguez to Chef de Cuisine and welcomes Pastry Chef Tania Cienfuegos Harris
Hotel Hartness announced Executive Chef Patrick LeBeau and Pastry Chef Tania Cienfuegos Harris to its culinary team, alongside the promotion of Veronica Rodriguez to Chef de Cuisine. With Chef LeBeau’s modern approach and passion for contemporary American cuisine, complemented by Pastry Chef Cienfuegos Harris’s confectionery artistry, and Chef Rodriguez’s seamless blend of local and international influences, this team aims to elevate the hotel’s offerings, ensuring guests savor meals that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chefs LeBeau and Cienfuegos Harris to our team, and excited for Chef Rodriguez to step into her new role,” said Albert Mertz, General Manager at Hotel Hartness. “Greenville is renowned for its vibrant food scene and award-winning chefs, valuing innovation and quality. Exceptional dining is integral to our guests’ experience, and our chefs’ collective vision and dedication will create a welcoming and refined atmosphere, solidifying Hotel Hartness as a premier destination for luxury and hospitality in the Upstate.”
Venturing from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served as Executive Chef at the Kimpton, Chef LeBeau will oversee culinary programming across the hotel, including Patterson Kitchen + Bar, The Captain, and over 16,000 square feet of dedicated event space. A dynamic chef with over 15 years of experience in boutique hotels and larger establishments, LeBeau graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park. His cooking style marries traditional American delicacies with flavors from French, Italian, and Latin influences, experimenting with inventive twists on familiar classics.
“I’m excited to join the Hotel Hartness team and make Greenville, SC my new home,” said Chef LeBeau. “I believe in creating dishes that highlight the ingredients, ensuring each menu item resonates with our guests. The wow factor should always come from presentation and flavor.”
Tania Cienfuegos Harris, a respected figure in Greenville’s restaurant scene and a nominee for the prestigious James Beard Award, joins Hotel Hartness as Pastry Chef. She incorporates local, seasonal ingredients into her pastries and desserts while drawing inspiration from her Mexican heritage. Her creative talents are set to enhance the sweet offerings at the hotel, delivering palate-pleasing experiences for all patrons.
Veronica Rodriguez, formerly Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s Sous Chef, has advanced to the role of Chef de Cuisine. Originally from Venezuela, Chef Rodriguez is focused on continuing to enrich the menu with vibrant colors, textures, and fresh, imaginative dishes. Her artistic flair and skillful use of spices have delighted visitors at Hotel Hartness throughout the year, and she is poised to bring even more innovation to the table in her new role.
Formerly a family home located in the award-winning Hartness community and nestled next to a 180-acre nature preserve, Hotel Hartness offers a tranquil natural retreat near downtown Greenville. The property stands out in the Upstate as a destination for luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and resort-style amenities. For more information on Hotel Hartness, visit www.hotelhartness.com.
About Hotel Hartness
Hotel Hartness, situated within the award-winning Hartness community, offers 73 guest rooms, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a luxury spa. It is located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads – conveniently located on Greenville’s urban edge adjacent to the I-85 corridor, ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport. For more information on Hotel Hartness, visit www.hotelhartness.com.
About Hay Creek Hotels
Founded in 2005 and based in Exeter, New Hampshire, Hay Creek Hotels is a leader in upscale independent full-service lodging and dining. Guided by international hospitality industry veterans, the company prides itself on a unique combination of award-winning dining experiences, exceptional guest service, and contemporary accommodations. The company offers a full spectrum of technical and third-party management services to boutique hotel owners and developers. Hay Creek Hotels combines decades of industry expertise with fully integrated management systems specifically designed for full-service upscale and luxury-oriented hotels, inns, and resorts. For more information, please visit www.haycreekhotels.com.
About Hartness
Hartness is an award-winning 482-acre urban village offering residences and homesites, as well as opportunities for dining, shopping, entertainment, and office space, connected by lush pathways, green streets, and community gathering spaces. Adhering to the planning principles of New Urbanism and conceived as a Traditional Neighborhood Development, it also boasts unique amenities, including the Grand Lawn, the Sports Garden, The Hartness Farm, 15 miles of outdoor trails throughout the development’s 180 preserved acres, a fitness center, and many sparkling lakes and ponds. Additional amenities will include a Swim Club, a Racquet Sports Center, and Clubhouse. The Village Center at Hartness, open to residents and the public alike, is currently home to The One 5 at Hartness and will eventually house various specialty retail shops, casual and fine dining, and essential community. Located within the community is Hotel Hartness, which offers 73 guest rooms, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a luxury spa. Hartness is located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads – conveniently located on Greenville’s urban edge adjacent to the I-85 corridor, ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport. For more information on Hartness, visit www.hartnessliving.com.
