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Chef Jesse Souza Appointed as Executive Chef for
the Riviera Palm Springs Resort in California

Palm Springs, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2012
– Riviera Palm Springs announces the appointment of Chef Jesse Souza as executive chef, creating mouth-watering cuisine at the award-winning Circa 59 restaurant. With more than 17 years of culinary experience and extensive time spent cooking in Noble House kitchens across the country, Chef Souza brings a wealth of expertise in fine dining to the swanky, al fresco Circa 59.

“Jesse brings an abundance of experience and excitement to the table and kitchen, offering clever epicurean creations for guests longing to escape the ordinary,” says Vice President and Managing Director Geoff Young. “He is a valuable asset for the Noble House brand and we are excited to welcome him to Riviera.”

Chef Souza joins the resort most recently from his role as executive chef at Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, Calif. He joined Noble House Hotels & Resorts in 2002, working at the exclusive Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys. In 2007, Souza took the lead at BALEENmiami at The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, soon moving to BALEENnaples at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in 2008.

Along the way, Souza had many successful stints launching Chispa restaurant in Miami, where his team developed the Nouveau Latin Cuisine for which the brand successfully became known. In 2005, Souza returned to his native New England to work closely with the farmers, fisherman and artisans of the region while at Havana Restaurant and Natasha’s, two prominent Maine restaurants.

Situated at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, Riviera Palm Springs – part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – is an iconic playground of the past to the likes of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, characterized today as Old Hollywood glamour, with a fresh, playful twist. The sprawling resort recently completed a $70 million modernization and continues to inspire some of the desert's best-kept secrets. Creating a "re-mix" of 60s influences, from oversized crystal chandeliers and vibrant shag rugs, to Andy Warhol pop art and an eclectic blend of retro furnishings, Riviera Palm Springs also boasts hundreds of towering palms, sparkling pools, private cabanas and intimate poolside fire pits.

For more information on Riviera Palm Springs, call 866-588-8311 or visit www.psriviera.com. To engage with the resort, visit www.Facebook.com/RivieraPalmSprings and www.Twitter.com/RivieraPS

About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
With appearance of individuality. Identifying each property for its culture and appeal, Noble House is unwavering in its dedication to create and manage unique, quality properties that reflect and make profound contributions to their communities, staying true to the local history, culture and ambiance that defines each region.
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Erika Constantine
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850.668.2222
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