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Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Appoints Ryan Mendoza as New Executive Chef
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto | January 14, 2021
PALO ALTO, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, Silicon Valley’s esteemed 73-room boutique hotel, who recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation to unveil a completely brand-new hotel, has appointed Ryan Mendoza to executive chef. A seasoned veteran in the culinary industry, Chef Mendoza now leads all Nobu Hotel Palo Alto’s food and beverage program, which includes creative management and execution of in-room dining, catering, Lobby Bar, and the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant. “Chef Mendoza’s diverse culinary background and creativity will bring our sought-after food and beverage to new heigh...
Quirk Charlottesville Appoints Hector Pabon as New Executive Chef
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville | January 6, 2021
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Jan. 6, 2021) – Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, the first boutique art hotel in the city’s historic downtown, announces the appointment of Hector Pabon to Executive Chef. Pabon brings an impressive culinary background to the hotel, having worked nearly 20 years in the foodservice industry and extensively for Hyatt in Tampa Bay, Clearwater Beach, Atlanta, and most recently Santa Clara. In his new role, Pabon is responsible for overseeing and directing the hotel’s food service operations. A native to Puerto Rico, Pabon moved to Orlando, Florida to start his culinary training at the Le Cordon Bleu Academy in 2001. H...
Stefano Andreoli Appointed New Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre welcomes Stefano Andreoli as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the Hotel’s culinary experience, including the Lobby Lounge, Elements, The Grill, In-Room Dining, Catering and Banqueting for special events. Born in Brescia, in northern Italy, Andreoli’s passion for cooking came from “madre,” whom he, the youngest of four, watched in the kitchen while he was growing up. He says he can remember every item his mother cooked, the passion and love she put into the process, and the way she used only products that were in the market...
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Appoints David Flegel as Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa – Authentic Hawaiian Hospitality Surrounded by Tropical Paradise | December 17, 2020
LAHAINA, Hawaii (December 17, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, located on 40 tropically landscaped oceanfront acres along a three-mile stretch of the famed Kaanapali Beach, is proud to announce David Flegel as the resort’s new executive chef. Flegel joins Hyatt Regency Maui just as the resort completes a two-year multimillion-dollar renovation. In his role, he will be leading and managing staff, overseeing the culinary offerings of the resort’s various restaurants, and implementing and incorporating his unique barbeque flavors as well as his international expertise in Indonesian and Asian cuisines throughout the resort’s di...
Fairmont Dallas Appoints Jean-Francois Fortin as Executive Chef
AccorHotels | December 15, 2020
DALLAS - December 15, 2020 - Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce Jean-Francois Fortin as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Chef Fortin has a wealth of culinary management experience from over twenty two years in the industry, most of which served at Fairmont hotels across North America. After earning his professional culinary diploma and completing Chef Training at Trait-Carre Professional Center in Quebec City, his career began in 1998 as Chef de partie at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. He progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility, including Sous Chef, Chef, Manager and Consultant for different rest...
Pierson Shields Named Executive Chef for 285-Room Grand Hyatt Vail in Colorado
Grand Hyatt Vail | December 11, 2020
VAIL, CO. – December 11, 2020 – Grand Hyatt Vail, home to Vail’s only resort-side open air quad lift, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Pierson Shields. Shields brings significant experience within the hospitality and culinary fields. Most recently, he served as Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center following culinary appointments at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Warwick Hotel, Tom’s Urban 24, Hyatt Recency Phoenix and as private chef to Kenny Chesney. Shields also serves as a board member for both the American Culinary Federation and Auguste Escoffier Culinary School. As Executive Chef, Shields wi...
Radisson Blu Anaheim Appoints Food & Beverage Team
Radisson Blu | December 9, 2020
(ANAHEIM, CA; December 9, 2020)—Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand, synonymous with meaningful experiences, stylish spaces and thoughtful details from Radisson Hotel Group, announces its executive food and beverage team: Director of Food & Beverage Daniel Rivera, General Manager of Restaurants & Bars Derek J. Downing, and Executive Chef Edgar Beas. The hotel is home to three restaurants and two bars – FireLake Grillhouse & Cocktail Bar, the marquee restaurant centered around live fire cooking; Blu SkyBar, a rooftop bar and lounge; and Marketplace, a grab-and-go stop for convenient snacks, artisan coffee from Lavazza...
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Names Hector Renteria Guzman as New Executive Chef
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun | December 8, 2020
CANCUN, México – December 8, 2020 – Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, an all-suite beachfront resort and member of The Leading Hotels of the World®, announces today the appointment of Hector Renteria Guzman as the resort’s new Executive Chef. Guzman brings his vast knowledge of providing exemplary cuisine to guests within the hospitality industry to his new position at Grand Residences. “Guzman’s understanding of both local and global ingredients and how they best pair in creating the perfect dish will work to further enhance the culinary experience for our guests,” said Daniela Trava Albarran, General Manager at Grand Re...
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