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THE WOMEN OF
Beau Rivage Food & Beverage
Beau Rivage is home to some of the finest dining on
the Coast, and its team members take pride in making
every meal a memorable experience. Whether guests are
grabbing a coffee or a quick bite on the Promenade or
lingering over an exceptional meal at one of the resort’s
four signature restaurants, the front-of-house and back-
of-house teams work seamlessly to create an experience
that leaves guests already planning their next visit.
That commitment to excellence extends beyond the
dining room. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is proud that
women hold 54 percent of its management positions.
Even more remarkable is that many of these leaders have
built their careers at Beau Rivage, working their way up
through the ranks with dedication, talent, and passion.
These are the faces of the women whose leadership,
creativity, and commitment help ensure every dining
experience is one guests remember—and one that keeps
them coming back for more.
Management Team
Sarah Deutsch Nine years after her 2017 start as a server at Beau
Rivage’s Terrace Café, Sarah of Ocean Springs has realized her
ambitions of being a general manager of a fine dining restaurant.
The Belhaven graduate began her career as a server, to assistant
beverage manager to her most recent promotion of General
Manager at Coraline’s, Beau’s Gulf to table venue. “My advice to
women who are entering or advancing in hospitality is to master the
backstage business of operations just as fiercely as the front of house
guest service. True executive value is built through sheer hard work,
deep business expertise, and daily collaboration. I encourage women
to avoid the perfection trap — you should not wait until you feel one
hundred percent qualified before reaching for your next promotion.”
Charlene Egan Charlene’s journey at Beau Rivage began in
1999, when she was hired as a hostess. After Hurricane Katrina,
she worked outside hospitality but made her way back as the Coast
rebuilt. Her love of pairing food and wine led her to her Sommelier
certification in 2004 and she became Sommelier at Beau Rivage in
2019. She said she loves to introduce people to a wine they would
never have chosen for themselves, then fall in love with it. Her advice
to women aspiring to the field is to never stop learning. “Continuous
education is the key when it comes to wine. The industry is
constantly changing and you must keep up with it.”
Laura Schurb Laura worked in several different roles and industries
in her career, but marketing and hospitality have been the common
thread. She said Beau Rivage was the perfect place to bring those
experiences together. She joined the resort staff in 2024 and became
General Manager of Jia, Beau’s Pan-Asian restaurant, in July 2025.
As for her advice, she said networking is beneficial to advancement.
“Get to know the people around you, not just on your own team, but
in other departments and even other industries. You never know who
you’ll cross paths with again or what opportunities might come your
way. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. If you never ask,
the answer will always be no.”
Jamie Suddeth Jamie started her career at Beau Rivage working as
a server in banquets and rose to banquet captain in 2021. In 2024,
she was promoted again, this time as general manager at Stalla, the
Italian fine dining restaurant. Her advice to women entering the
hospitality field, “Believe in your abilities and never stop learning.
Hospitality is a fast-paced industry that rewards hard work, resilience,
and a willingness to grow. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but with
consistency, passion, and determination, you can build a rewarding
career and open doors for those who come after you.”
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Sarah Deutsch,
General Manager, Coraline’s
Charlene Egan,
Sommelier
Laura Schurb,
General Manager, Jia
Jamie Suddeth,
General Manager, Stalla
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