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TETRA Hotel, An Autograph Collection Hotel and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park Appoint New Food and Beverage Team
TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel | April 25, 2024
Silicon Valley Campus-Style Destination Appoints New Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director April 25th, 2024 (Sunnyvale, CA) - TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park announce Paul Rohadfox as Executive Chef and Luis Munoz as Director of Food and Beverage for the campus-style destination in Silicon Valley. Situated among the area’s top tech campuses, TETRA Hotel and AC Hotel feature multiple food and beverage concepts including TETRA’s signature restaurant Adresita, Japanese whisky bar Nokori, the AC Lounge®, AC Kitchen® and GIN BAR @ AC. The team will be working closely to refresh me...
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa Welcomes Jesse McDannell as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch | April 23, 2024
Scottsdale, Arizona (April 23, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, the premier Arizona desert resort located at the base of the McDowell Mountains, welcomes Jesse McDannell as Executive Chef. In his role, McDannell will oversee the dining experiences at the resort as it completes a $110 million renovation and transformation to a Grand Hyatt property. “We are thrilled to welcome Jesse McDannell to the incredible team at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale,” said Lance Marrin, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa. “Jesse’s extensive experience working in the hospitality industry paired with...
Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton, Appoints New Executive Chef Carolann Wheeler
Baker’s Cay Resort | April 17, 2024
KEY LARGO, FL. (April 17, 2024) – Baker’s Cay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 15-acre hidden gem perched on the serene waterfront of the Florida Keys Bay, is excited to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Carolann Wheeler. In her new role as Executive Chef at Baker’s Cay Resort, Chef Carolann oversees culinary operations for the 200-room property including banquets, special events, the resort’s signature restaurant Calusa and beachside dining at Dry Rocks. With a passion for blending unexpected flavor combinations, Chef Carolann is in the process of revitalizing the resort’s rooftop garden to include fresh herbs, to...
Rosewood Baha Mar Appoints Fabio Pineda as Executive Chef
Rosewood Baha Mar (Nassau, The Bahamas) | April 16, 2024
(Nassau, The Bahamas – April 16, 2024) - Rosewood Baha Mar announces the appointment of Fabio Pineda to executive chef where he will service all five Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets, Café Boulud The Bahamas in partnership with Daniel Boulud and Dinex Group, Costa, Manor Bar, Tingum on the Sand, and The Library, and continue elevating the guest experience through culinary innovation. Pineda has over 25 years of global culinary experience working in the U.S., Dubai, Oman, Bangkok, and Shanghai. He’s become an expert in Mediterranean, modern American, Latin, and Asian cuisines. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Fabio to the Rosewo...
Pendry Park City Welcomes Kevin Lee as New Executive Chef
Pendry Park City | April 10, 2024
PARK CITY, UTAH (April 10, 2024) – Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kevin Lee to the role of executive chef of Pendry Park City. Chef Lee’s refined culinary skill set will contribute greatly to a reinvigorated experience across all culinary concepts at the contemporary Park City Mountain resort. As executive chef of Pendry Park City, Lee will oversee menu development, ingredient sourcing, culinary education and development for the resort’s signature Japanese American steakhouse, KITA, as well as the resort’s two lounge concepts, Aprés Pendry and The Pool House. “Kevin has already ma...
Kona Kai San Diego Appoints Ethan Brown as New Executive Chef
Kona Kai San Diego | April 9, 2024
Executive Chef Ethan Brown Brings Personal Ties and Decades of Skill to the Culinary Program SAN DIEGO (April 9, 2024) – Kona Kai San Diego, a world-class Noble House Hotels & Resorts property defined and inspired by its island location, distinction and soul, today celebrates the appointment of Ethan Brown as its new executive chef. A culinary veteran bringing nearly two decades of passion and expertise to his role, Brown oversees the kitchen at the property’s signature dining experience, Vessel Restaurant + Bar, in addition to meetings, weddings, events and in-room dining. “The culinary program at Kona Kai San Diego plays a ke...
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Andre Blasczak as Executive Chef
Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa | April 3, 2024
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – (April 3, 2024) – The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa proudly announces the appointment of Andre Blasczak as the new Executive Chef. Blasczak brings over two decades of culinary expertise to the acclaimed resort, promising an innovative and elevated dining experience for all guests. With an illustrious career spanning prestigious establishments globally, Blasczak is renowned for his culinary creativity and commitment to excellence. Blasczak’s passion for hospitality and fine dining began as a child when his family owned and operated a hotel in his native country of Brazil. His love...
Ocean City’s Ashore Resort & Beach Club Appoints Nate Leonard as New Executive Chef
ASHORE RESORT & BEACH CLUB | April 2, 2024
Culinary Connoisseur Nate Leonard to Lead the Coastal Resort’s Five New Dining Outlets Ocean City, MD (April 2, 2024) – Ashore Resort & Beach Club, the newly renovated coastal haven nestled along Ocean City's pristine shores, announces the appointment of Nathaniel (Nate) Leonard as executive chef. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, Chef Leonard is poised to further elevate the resort as an enticing travel and dining destination along the Maryland coast. Chef Leonard will lead all culinary-related operations, including banquets, events, weddings and the resort's five new coa...
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