InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel Taps Food, Beverage Head

AUSTIN, TX — InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel officials announced the hiring of Nicholas Hines as director of food and beverage for the downtown property.

Hines brings more than nine years of industry experience to the role, where he will provide strategic leadership and oversee the operation of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets as well as its events and catering services.

Hines formerly served as the general manager of Southern Art and Bourbon Bar at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta since December 2017 where he was responsible for overseeing the hotel restaurant’s food and beverage program, including supervising all food service personnel, managing cost and requisition, and controlling food quality and presentation.

Before that, Hines held the positions of food and beverage manager at Marriott International in Bethesda, MD, general manager of clubs at Levy Restaurants D.C., and food and beverage manager at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington D.C.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nicholas Hines to our InterContinental team here in Austin,” Steve Juscen, general manager at InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, said in a prepared statement. “We’re confident that his invaluable expertise will reinvigorate the hotel’s culinary offerings and elevate the overall guest experience. His enthusiasm and hard work will lead the team at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel to the top of the food and beverage market in Austin.”

Originally from Jamaica, Hines moved to Atlanta in 2015 to attend Tuskegee University where he graduated from the Brimmer School of Business. Now in Austin, Hines said he is eager to see where he can lead the team and make the most of his position at such a prominent, iconic hotel.

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel is one of the city's leading hotel properties. Its Bar & Terrace boasts an ample outside area — "one of the best patios in town," officials noted — complete with refreshing cocktails, delicious local bites, and stunning views of Congress Avenue, the state Capitol, and the historic Paramount Theater.

ABOUT INTERCONTINENTAL STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HOTEL

Originally built in 1924 as the city’s first high-rise hotel on Congress Avenue, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel’s rich history and luxurious accommodations offer a truly unique hotel experience in the heart of downtown Austin. With a welcoming lobby featuring a grand marble double staircase and plush seating, the property’s renovated rooms and suites offer elegant comfort in a setting perfectly situated for those traveling for business or pleasure.

Guests can stay active at the hotel’s extensive Health Club, which features state-of-the-art Cybex & Precor equipment, a saltwater lap pool and Jacuzzi. The on-site restaurant and bar, Stephen F’s Bar & Terrace, offers handmade cocktails and a menu of truly Texan snacks and tasty entrees with a breathtaking view of the State Capitol. InterContinental Club members can enjoy deluxe breakfast buffets, daily champagne tea hours, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and dedicated concierge services.

— From Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel