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Cheeca Lodge & Spa announced the appointment of Scott Burnett as Executive Chef.  As the Executive Chef of the historic resort, Burnett will oversee Cheeca Lodge’s restaurants, including Atlantic’s Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 25 South, and Cheeca’s poolside Tiki Bar. Burnett will spearhead the creation and execution of menus, direct culinary […]

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara– the premier resort by the sea on the Gaviota Coast, welcomes Chef Susanto Bhattacharya, who has climbed the culinary ranks from a small river town in India to honing his skills on the worldwide stage. Chef Susanto has worked with three celebrated Michelin Chefs and at the finest luxury hotels […]

W Miami announced the appointment of Gonzalo Maggi Bescos as the new general manager of the hotel. Gonzalo Maggi Bescos brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, having worked in the luxury hospitality industry for over 20 years in leadership roles across multiple continents, companies, and Marriott International brands. As General Manager, […]

Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU announced the appointment of Jose Martinez as Director of Food & Beverage and Chris Castro as Executive Chef. The dynamic duo will lead the hotel in introducing four new restaurant and lounge concepts to Tempe’s bustling downtown district upon opening on April 28, 2023. Jose Martinez, Director of Food & […]

Sheraton Dallas welcomed Andrew Cardillo as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Cardillo brings an extensive culinary background to the role.  Cardillo previously worked as Executive Chef at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown and has worked with other Marriott properties across the country including Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.  As […]

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, an award-winning resort in Bonita Springs, near the city of Naples in Southwest Florida, promoted Justin Spott as Chef De Cuisine and welcomed Jonathan Egged as General Manager of the resort’s signature restaurant, Tarpon Bay. Spott and Egged join the leadership team at Tarpon Bay as the restaurant […]

Naples Grande Beach Resort announced the appointment of Jim O’Connor as Executive Chef. As the new Executive Chef, O’Connor will oversee all of Naples Grande Beach Resort’s culinary offerings, including The Catch of the Pelican, Mantra Lounge, Rhode’s End, Aura, Gulf Coast Oasis, Spressi Marketplace, The Sunset Veranda, In-Room Dining, and Banquets including the resort’s […]

Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the recently renovated Hilton Richmond Downtown announces the appointment of Theo Ioannou as Executive Chef. In his role, Ioannou will oversee the 250-room hotel’s signature dining outlets—the new lobby bar and lounge, Gather & Hem, and 1885 Café & Market, in addition to all catering and banquet offerings. Ioannou brings over two […]

Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale boutique hotel located steps from Lenox Square, has appointed Philipp Martens as director of restaurants, bars & events and Sergii Chepko as assistant director of food and beverage. In their roles, Martens and Chepko will manage the hotel’s food and beverage division including Spaceman, the rooftop bar and lounge, […]

In the greater Palm Springs area, Miramonte Resort & Spa announced two new culinary leaders who are introducing a new perspective to the desert hotel’s food and beverage program. William Withrow has been appointed as executive chef and Chad Storms as director of food & beverage, overseeing the resort’s two signature dining outlets, Citrus & […]

Wynn Las Vegas announced award-winning food and beverage leader Christopher Lee as the resort’s new vice president of culinary operations and restaurant development. With more than two decades of experience in large-scale food and beverage management, Lee will oversee all aspects of the culinary programs across Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. “I’m thrilled to be […]

Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod’s storied oceanfront luxury resort, announces the appointment of Andrew Chadwick as Executive Chef. A proverbial homecoming, Chef Chadwick returns to Chatham Bars Inn, where he held the title of Executive Sous Chef from 2012 to 2016, to lead The Inn’s restaurants and award-winning culinary programming. “We are thrilled to welcome […]

Alessandro “Alex” Stratta, a two-Michelin star and James Beard Award-winning chef, has been selected to lead the culinary program at Fairmont Phoenix hotel and residences, the highly anticipated new luxury destination in downtown Phoenix, which is scheduled to open in early 2025. In his role as chief culinary director, Stratta is creating the overall vision […]

Fora (311 N Morgan St.) – a new seafood-driven restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood – will come to life at The Emily Hotel this Thursday, August 11. Offering its own handcrafted version of eclectic Mexican food, Fora will have a focus on seafood, raw plates and its masa program. The team has prioritized fresh, […]

Stray Horse, a newly revamped restaurant serving upscale Texan cuisine, has hired Executive Chef Julio Cesar Valdivia and released a new menu featuring the rich and wild flavors of Texas. The restaurant, located on the lobby-level of the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a warm, neighborly, and elegant […]

Lido House, Marriott’s boutique Autograph Collection hotel nestled on the Balboa Peninsula, enters into summer with all-new culinary programming. To celebrate their busiest season, Executive Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston has introduced a reinvigorated culinary program, complete with new menus across each of the boutique hotel’s dining outlets, including The Mayor’s Table, Topside Roof Deck, Crew Coffee […]

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, announced Toast for Hotel Restaurants, a new solution designed to meet the unique needs of hotel restaurant operators. Through robust integrations with leading hotel property management systems (PMS), including direct integrations with Stayntouch and Barefoot PMS as well as integrations with ClockPMS, Guesty, Infor Hospitality Management Solution, […]