ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Allegro Senior Living, a St. Louis-based owner-operator, has hired Mark Krystopa as vice president of dining services.
Krystopa brings more than 20 years of industry knowledge related to menu development, food innovation, service standards and product identification. In his new role, Krystopa will support dining operations and lead food and beverage innovation for Allegro’s communities.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, New York, Krystopa’s most recent position was with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, where Krystopa was responsible for a region encompassing more than 350 hotels. Krystopa’s prior experience includes executive chef and beverage director at The Andaz Hotel in Savannah, Ga. He also was positioned in South Carolina, working in gated residential communities.