HIGHLANDS, NC-Nate Waugaman has been named Executive Sous Chef of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC. The Old Edwards Inn and Spa opened in July 2004 as a luxury 30-room destination resort after a $50M restoration and expansion, including Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden and the addition of a world-class spa.

In his role as Executive Sous Chef, Waugaman supports all aspects of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s food service, restaurants and catering operations at The Farm, a 30-acre special events facility. Working with Director of Food and Beverage Claude Powers, Waugaman leads a classically trained culinary team focused on creating menus dedicated to the freshest local and regional ingredients and the very best flavors.

Waugaman relocated to Highlands in June 2003 to consult with Cyprus Restaurant. He was responsible for managing daily operations, creating daily specials and the selection and procurement of the wine program. Prior to that, Waugaman was Executive Chef at Sambuca Jazz Café in Atlanta and was also Sous Chef and then Executive Sous Chef for a location by the same name in Denver, Colorado

Waugaman relocated to Highlands in June 2003 to consult with Cyprus Restaurant. He was responsible for managing daily operations, creating daily specials and the selection and procurement of the wine program. Prior to that, Waugaman was Executive Chef at Sambuca Jazz Café in Atlanta and was also Sous Chef and then Executive Sous Chef for a location by the same name in Denver, Colorado

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is located at 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 828-526-8008 or 1-866-526-8008. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC, founded in 2003, includes the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm special events facility, Acorns and Miss Priss retail shops, Miss Priss-Charlotte, Kelsey & Hutchinson Lodge, Rib Shack, the Laundry and Dry Cleaners at Old Edwards Inn and Old Creek Lodge.

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Elizabeth McDonald McDonald Media 404-822-3788 lizzie@mcdonald-media.com