MIAMI BEACH, FL – (May 24, 2016) – The luxury Forbes five-star hotel, The Setai, Miami Beach, has announced Christian Maeder as their new director of food & beverage. Maeder will now oversee all operations for Jaya at The Setai, The Bar and Courtyard, The Pool and Beach Bar and in-room dining.
“We are looking forward to the new perspective and fresh ideas Christian will provide to our operations,” announced Alex Furrer, General Manager at The Setai, Miami Beach. “Christian will work closely with our culinary team and Executive Chef Mathias Gervias offering our guests a new level of excellence and a true culinary experience.”
Christian Maeder brings over 12 years of experience in luxury hotel groups including the Mandarin Oriental, Eden Roc, Four Seasons, Peninsula, and Claridge’s and Princess Cruises. He began his career as the room service manager of New York City’s The Peninsula Hotel before relocating to the United Kingdom for the same position at Claridge’s London. His career took a step forward when he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and became the assistant food & beverage manager at The Mandarin Oriental. Most recently, Maeder was the food & beverage manager at The Four Seasons Hotel in New York.
“A consistent food and beverage program will not only cultivate and entertain guests, but will entice the local community to embrace our venues and make it a favorite,” stated Maeder. “Guests today expect a certain level of thoughtfulness when it comes to visiting a restaurant or bar in a hotel. I am confident to help take Jaya and the food and beverage program to new heights.”
For more information, visit thesetaihotel.com.
