Charlotte Sørensen O’Donahue

Emery, Autograph Collection is proud to announce the appointment of Charlotte Sørensen O'Donahue as Food and Beverage Director of Emery—an elegant mid-century modern gem in the heart of downtown Minneapolis—to spearhead its food and beverage team. With more than 20 years of experience overseeing multiple teams within the hospitality and culinary world, Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to Emery.

As Food & Beverage Director at Emery, Charlotte will oversee all aspects of the hotel's dining operations from Emery's upscale Northern Italian Restaurant, Giulia, to Spyhouse Coffee Bar and Lounge, to Emery's banquet and catering operations. She will also be working closely with Chef Steven Brown and the culinary team on menu development, culinary direction and guest satisfaction. Through her extensive knowledge and track record of proven successes, Charlotte will assist in taking the hotel's food and beverage team to new and greater heights.

Charlotte brings more than twenty years of experience within the hotel and hospitality industry—from managing multiple hotels and restaurants within the Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants portfolio including The Everly Hotel, The Hotel Monaco, The Grand Hotel—to overseeing several hotel openings and renovations such as Hotel Van Zandt, Hotel Palomar and Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining and Catering. Charlotte received her bachelor's degree in culinary and hospitality management at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, where she honed in her skills and passion for food and hospitality. When Charlotte isn't coming up with new F&B concepts, she enjoys exploring new places and spending time with her husband and Italian greyhound.