Detroit NACE Member Spotlight: Janet Engelhardt and The Royal Park Hotel
Posted in Member Spotlights on 02/09/2009 06:00 pm by adminNACE Member: Janet Engelhardt
Janet Engelhardt
Where do you work/what is your position?
Royal Park Hotel / Social Catering Manager
How long have you been in the business?
5 years at the Royal Park – but in Catering all my life! My family owned/operated a restaurant. I was in my baby swing in the middle of the dining room! When I could walk, I would go table to table begging for French fries!
What do you love about it?
Every person and every event is different. Each day we learn something new about people. Despite all the differences in the world, everyone comes together around the table.
How long have you been a NACE member?
Going on my 3rd year
How has NACE helped you along your journey?
The people I have met and their dedication to their craft is the most amazing inspiration! Willingness to share ideas and work together toward the successful outcome of each event is unparalleled.
What advice would you have for someone looking to hire a company that offers what you do?
Please let your Catering Manager know what your “dream” is so that she/he can do everything possible to make it come true! I truly appreciate guests who “tell it like it is” and are not afraid to tell me what they want. This takes the guessing out of the equation and allows us to put all our efforts into making each aspect of the event EXACTLY what the guest would like.
What are 10 things people might not know about you and/or your company?
1. the Royal Park Hotel works with EVERY budget to offer all our guests a “Luxurious Experience”!
2. the Royal Park Hotel believes that Vendors are our Guests
3. the Conservatory was made in Belgium and shipped over to be rebuilt on our grounds
4. all the chandeliers in the Hotel are Murano crystal
5. the Royal Park Hotel is located along the Paint Creek Trail
6. I have two wonderful sons
7. My husband is an Executive Chef
8. we have had a Bride and her Bridesmaids jump in the Creek at the end of her reception! The Groom soon followed!
9. we experienced our first-ever wedding fireworks this November, 2008, with the help of Laura Davis Events, fellow NACE member
10. every menu is custom designed for each wedding to make it exactly perfect