ATLANTA – The St. Regis Atlanta, in the prominent Buckhead neighborhood, has announced two key executive leadership appointments: Rafael Gorina as director of operations, and Natalia Lenzina as director of beverage.
Gorina will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day hotel operations. His responsibilities include driving innovation, promoting business growth, and establishing strong internal communication between teams, aiming for high employee satisfaction.
Throughout his professional career, Gorina has held significant roles within Marriott International, being named leader of the year on multiple occasions. He has led the rooms division, guest experiences, and housekeeping at select Ritz-Carlton properties and overseen openings with EDITION Hotels.
As director of beverage at The St. Regis Atlanta, Lenzina oversees all the hotel’s beverage operations, including all onsite restaurants and bars, along with in-room beverage programming and banquet/event services. In addition, she leads and oversees the growth of all beverage-related staff, including sommeliers, bartenders, and mixologists, and leads all communication and execution as it pertains to suppliers and financials.
Lenzina honed her skills at renowned establishments, including Acqualina Resort and Spa Miami, Faena Hotel Miami, and the historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. Her career has also been marked by accolades, such as being the leader of the quarter at both The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta and St. Regis Atlanta, when she first worked with the brand from 2019-22.
