Reggie Serafin - Executive Chef - Birch Ridge Inn, Killington VT

Reggie Serafin - Executive Chef - Birch Ridge Inn, Killington VT

Killington, VT, November 13, 2015: The Birch Ridge Inn at Killington is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard "Reggie" Serafin as Executive Chef. Serafin will be responsible for managing the inn's culinary activities, including menu development, staffing, and cuisine preparation.

"We are very excited to have Reggie re-join our team" said Bill Vines, who with his partner Mary Furlong are Innkeepers/Owners of Birch Ridge. "Reggie had worked for us as our sous chef for 4 years from 2000 thru 2004 before moving on to a Chef's position at another establishment. We have stayed very close in the intervening years, with Reggie most recently working for Birch Ridge during the 2010-2011 season with Chef Stephen Byrne. Reggie strengthens the inn's staff with his culinary experience, combined with his knowledge of Killington and our inn. He will be a great team leader for Birch Ridge's culinary operations."

Serafin is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute (Class of 98). He lives in Rutland with his wife, Lori, and their 2 children. When he is not in the kitchen, Reggie is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys foraging for wild mushrooms, deer hunting, and taking a few turns on the slopes at Killington and Pico.

The restaurant at the Birch Ridge Inn will re-open to the public for the 2015-2016 Killington winter season on Friday November 20th.

About the Birch Ridge Inn
The Birch Ridge Inn has provided fine dining and accommodations since it's establishment in 1997. Birch Ridge has 10 individually decorated guest rooms; many feature fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The inn is also known for it's restaurant, featuring New American cuisine with a Vermont flair served in the inns dining room and Great Room Lounge. The restaurant at Birch Ridge provides dinner service to inn guests and the public from Tuesday thru Saturday evenings starting at 6:00 PM. (Nightly during holiday seasons) Birch Ridge recommends reservations for lodging or evening dinner which can be made via phone at 800.435.8566 or 802.422.4293 or on the web at www.birchridge.com.