ANDRES DUCOUDRAY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SERVICE

Andres started his hospitality career with server positions at Giants Stadium and the Mandarin Oriental New York.  In 2005, he became Banquet Manager at the iconic Rainbow Room, working on glamorous events such as the Annual Black-Tie New Year's Eve Gala and the Tony Awards.  After the temporary closing of Rainbow Room, Andres moved on to Cipriani Wall Street serving as Director of Banquets, overseeing large-scale events.  After 6 years at Cipriani, Ducoudray moved back to the Mandarin Oriental New York where he became the first-ever Assistant Director of Banquets, as the brand grew globally, and was promoted to Director of Banquets within six months.  In 2015, he returned to Rainbow Room to reopen the venue after a several-year closure.  After a much-heralded opening, Ducoudray was promoted to Director of Operations overseeing all banquet operations including Rainbow Room, the Dining Club, and Bar SixtyFive.  In 2019, he decided to accept a position of General Manager of the opening team at the Glasshouse. Throughout his time, Andres learned that his true passion was overseeing service expectations of events from start to finish.  Mr. Ducoudray brings over 25 years of experience and is looking forward to contributing all of his knowledge to the Ziegfeld team.

AARON GOLDEN

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

With a passion for the culinary arts, Aaron has dedicated most of his life to learning and understanding food from all spectrums. He began his culinary career as a paid apprentice for Centerplate Catering at the young age of sixteen. He was promoted to various positions within the kitchen including becoming a First Cook at the Jacob Javits Center and later a Banquet Chef for Danny Meyers’ Union Square Hospitality Group.

 In 2013, he took a position as an Event Chef for Creative Edge and later for Neuman’s Kitchen Events & Catering before accepting a position as a Lead Event Chef for Great Performances. In 2019, he became Chef de Cuisine for Fairway Market Group. Throughout these various positions, he has had the opportunity to work and learn from some of the world’s greatest chefs before joining the Ziegfeld Ballroom in 2020, as Executive Sous Chef where he utilizes his skills and creativity to provide exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. Aaron is also passionate about his family and resides in New Jersey with his loving wife and three beautiful daughters.

MAUREEN ACAMPORA

BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Maureen Acampora serves as the Beverage Director for both the Ziegfeld Ballroom and Gotham Hall. Beginning her work at Gotham Hall ten years ago, Maureen soon became the Beverage Manager at Gotham Hall before being promoted to Beverage Director. Prior to this, Maureen worked as a Manager for a music venue located in Greenwich Village while attending school.