New York Wedding Venues | The Team

DIRECTOR OF CATERING

ROBERT DEMARIA

Robert brings more than 25 years of high-level experience in hotel catering and management. His catering experience includes creating concepts for high-profile events including the Republican and DemocraticNational Conventions, United Nations General Assembly and Travel Agency Advisory Board events.

In his illustrious career, Robert has been the Director of Catering at the Warwick New York, the WestinTimes Square, the Intercontinental Barclay and the Westin Grand Central. From 2011-2013, Robert worked as Associate Director of Catering New York City/Metro Market for Starwood Hotels and Resorts and as theCatering Sales Leader for 9 metro market sales managers.

Christoper T. Hamilton director of special events

Director of Banquets

Sage William Archipolo

A lifelong resident of Long Island, NY, Sage William Archipolo attended the Career Academy of New York, Hotel and Restaurant Management. He began his career working with multiple caterers overseeing both on and off-premise events.

A polished service leader who provides guest-centered hospitality, Sage brings more than twenty years of banquet experience to the position with skills that have created significant value for catering clients and generated much repeat business. He works closely with the hotel’s renowned food and beverage banquet team and will be responsible for directing all aspects of The Pierre’s 5-star banquet service.

Executive Banquet Chef

Michael Mignano

We are pleased to announce the return of Chef Michael Mignano to the Pierre family as Executive Banquet Chef. Michael has had a long and rich history with The Pierre both under Four Seasons and Taj. Michael brings close to 30 years of culinary experience with a passion for the pastry arts.

Michael works closely with Executive Chef Ashfer Biju to create banquet menus including menus for the newly reimagined Grand Ballroom. He was recognized by Dessert Professional magazine in 2017 as one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America and most recently partnered to successfully launch the very first halal bakery/restaurant, Farine Baking Company in New York.

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