Four Seasons Hotel Nashville appoints Alexandre Renoue as new Beverage Director

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville announced the hiring of Beverage Manager Alexandre Renoue, a seasoned industry veteran who will oversee beverage offerings at Mimo Restaurant and Bar and Rivière Rooftop, as well as during banquets and special events.

Hailing from Corsica, France, Renoue joins the dynamic Food and Beverage team at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville from Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Renoue is a passionate bartender and his extensive experience in the hospitality industry – which includes stints in London, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Dubai – influences his creative cocktail approach, incorporating international flair and flavors into his signature drinks.

“We are fortunate to have someone as gifted and creative as Alexandre join our incredible team at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville,” said Sunil Narang, the hotel’s general manager. “His unique approach to mixology and the fun, inventive touch he brings to beverage service are a welcome addition to the outstanding five-star service that Mimo, Riviere and the hotel are known for. He has arrived in Music City with fresh ideas and a passion for cocktails that are both accessible and unexpected. We can’t wait for our guests to experience his fresh take on the medium.”

One of Renoue’s most important initiatives is the introduction of a Mixology laboratory at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. The fifth-floor lab will serve as a training space for the hotel’s bartenders and waiters, giving them the opportunity to experiment with new creations. It will also be an interactive space for guests who want to take cocktail classes. The lab program will provide the hotel’s bartenders with a creative space to expand their knowledge, develop new cocktails, create their own infusions and ingredients, and continually evolve their offerings to guests.

“Mixology is constantly changing and evolving, with new techniques and ingredients being developed all the time,” says Renoue. “One of my favorite aspects of the job is collaborating and creating with the team. I’m excited to work with the experienced team of bartenders and mixologists here to develop truly original offerings for our guests that enrich their experience and introduce them to something new.”

In addition to building the Mixology Lab, Renoue unveils new cocktail menus for the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Mimo Restaurant and Bar, the rooftop Rivière restaurant, as well as banquets and special events. Rivière’s new beverage offerings include refreshing, summery cocktails inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Playfully named, Riviere’s cocktails include a selection of spritzes, tiki drinks and margaritas, as well as flavorful, low-sugar, non-alcoholic mocktails, all made with hand-selected botanicals and herbs. The menu also includes an excellent selection of canned and draft beers, as well as rosé and white wines.

At Mimo Restaurant and Bar, Renoue presents a new menu of modern classics, with each cocktail highlighting a single ingredient or plant. A bar cart at the table offers “A vision for classic cocktails”, where guests can choose from expertly crafted classic cocktails with exquisite ingredients and attractive presentation. Mimo’s wine list is also expanding to feature a wider selection of Italian wines hand-selected by the restaurant’s sommelier. Each month, Mimo also serves special, limited-time cocktails created by the restaurant’s bartenders and inspired by the month or season.

For banquets and special occasions, guests will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of cocktails or have a cocktail created especially for their event. The hotel will also offer a Mixology station for special occasions with personalized mixers that are available to guests as a gift or souvenir.