Che’ McKissic, corporate beverage director of Donohoe Hospitality Services (DHS), a division of Donohoe, today named Angela Bethea executive chef at RowHouse restaurant and Perch SW, the rooftop bar & lounge that sits atop the Cambria Hotel Washington, D.C. Capitol Riverfront. In her new role, Bethea will oversee, implement and regularly update the food & beverage program for the select-service hotel located within walking distance of Nationals Park, home of the Washington, D.C. Major League Baseball team.

“Chef Bethea's extensive culinary background will enhance the experienced team already in place at RowHouse and Perch SW," McKissic said. "She brilliantly combines the different flavors of Mexican and Southern Soul to create innovative and flavorful dishes that will elevate Perch's menu. "Drawing inspiration from a childhood spent cooking and grilling with fresh food from the garden, Chef will set a new standard for top notch cuisine in Southwest D.C."

Bethea most recently served as executive chef at Smoke & Mirrors, a rooftop bar and restaurant atop the AC Hotel in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, she held multiple culinary positions within the hospitality industry, including executive sous chef at the Four Seasons Baltimore, as well as sous chef at the Thompson Hotel and restaurant chef at the Nest, both in Seattle. Working through the pandemic, Bethea built new concepts while addressing the constantly changing restrictions that best supported guest needs. With a culinary arts degree from the Seattle Culinary Academy, she also is a member of both the Quillisascut Chefs of Color and Women Chefs and Restauranteurs.

About Donohoe Hospitality Services

Donohoe Hospitality Services is a leading hotel management company dedicated to excellence in service while providing outstanding performance for its owners and partners. Founded in 2005, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a division of Donohoe, an iconic real estate service company established in 1884. Building on its founders’ 139-year history, Donohoe Hospitality Services has grown to become one of the largest independent hotel management companies in the Washington, D.C.-metro area and is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S. Donohoe Hospitality Services’ portfolio includes full service and premium select service hotels. Donohoe Hospitality Services is approved to manage Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Hyatt, and Choice hotel brands. In addition, the company presently has seven hotels in the pipeline in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Recognized as one of the top 35 management companies by total revenue, and as one of the 10 Best Places to Work by The Washington Business Journal, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a forward-looking company with a vision of success. For more information visit: www.donohoe.com/hospitality.

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