SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Kimpton’s Canary Santa Barbara has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Duffy as director of catering. In her new role, Duffy will be responsible for leading the catering team, event planning, and new business development.
Prior to joining the Canary this summer, Elizabeth served as an area catering sales manager for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, overseeing the Boston, Mass. region. Her previous roles include serving as a catering sales manager at Kimpton’s Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, Mass. and an assistant banquet manager at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, Mass. She also spent time as an event coordinator for Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival.
“The Canary Santa Barbara hosts some of the world’s most memorable weddings, social and corporate events,” said Elizabeth Duffy. “Not only is it an all-around beautiful venue, with stunning 360-degree rooftop terrace views, but its locally-sourced cuisine and incredible wine list make it a perfect destination for any occasion. I’m really looking forward to working with the team here and providing our guests with the ultimate Santa Barbara experience.”
