(HOT SPRINGS, Va.) October 25, 2016 The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., has announced Chef Severin Nunn as executive chef. The appointment comes during the 250th Anniversary year for the historic Allegheny Mountain resort, further strengthening the resort's dining outlets and satisfying guest appetites with inventive culinary offerings.

Severin Nunn, Executive Chef In his new role as executive chef of The Omni Homestead, Chef Severin Nunn leads and directs all kitchen operations and menu creation for the resort's seven restaurants and bars including the historic Main Dining Room, Jefferson's Restaurant, Casino Restaurant and more. Nunn joins the resort from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where he rose from assistant executive chef to executive chef leading nine departments over two-and-a-half years. During his 10+ year tenure in Las Vegas, he also held positions in the kitchens of Bellagio Resort & Casino, Alain Ducasse's miX at Delano Las Vegas, and Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace. Nunn launched his culinary career at Fireside Chophouse Bar & Grill in Williamsburg, Va., and also worked as chef de rotisseurs at Restaurant Daniel in New York.

A native of Williamsburg, Va., Nunn earned an associate of occupational studies degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Among myriad professional accomplishments, he was a featured chef for Flavors of the Heart Las Vegas in 2015 and winner of the 10th Back of the House BRAWL Food Truck Cook Off with acclaimed Chef Jason Johnston in 2012.