The Pfister Hotel
Harold Riley is an experienced professional in the hospitality and culinary sectors, currently serving as the Food and Beverage Manager at The Pfister Hotel since July 2023, having previously held positions as Beverage Floor Supervisor and Front Desk Agent. Prior to this role, Harold completed an internship in the Rooms Division at The Pfister Hotel from January to April 2023. Experience includes working as a Food Expeditor at Bavarian Bierhaus and as Executive Chef/Owner of Red Door Restaurants L.L.C., a catering company, from July 2018 to December 2022. Additional culinary expertise was gained as a Catering Chef at Saz's Hospitality Group and as a Sous Chef at Dublin's Irish Pub. Harold holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Fort Hays State University, and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu. Educational background also includes a high school diploma from Evanston Township High School.
The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel, built in 1893 has been the premier downtown Milwaukee hotel for over a century, and continues to celebrate a tradition of gracious service and impeccable style. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the extraordinary architecture, and a welcoming ambiance marked by a priceless Victorian art collection which rivals that of any hotel in the world. The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee has received accolades as being the best of downtown Milwaukee hotels since it opened. We are proud of our AAA Four-Diamond Award and membership in two of our industry's leading organizations: Historic Hotels of America and Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Trip Advisor has rated the hotel in the Top 25 Luxury hotels in the United States.