NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (February 3, 2020) – Grand Hyatt Baha Mar announces the appointment of David Samuel as the director of food & beverage. In his new role, Samuel will oversee daily operations of the 1,800-room oceanfront resort’s more than twenty globally inspired food and beverage outlets, which range from haute Chinese cuisine to casual Bahamian fare.
“Samuel’s near two decades of hotel management experience and passion for food, wine and spirits make him an ideal candidate to sustain the resort’s reputation as an established culinary destination,” said Ulrich Samietz, general manager, Grand Hyatt Baga Mar. “With his certification as a level one sommelier, Samuel’s experience with wine will also play an important role in his new position and we’re excited to see how he uses his expertise to elevate the resort’s already extensive wine program.”
Most recently with Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico, Samuel increased large party dining revenue in all outlets by 50 percent during his tenure as food, beverage & event planning director. He also led his team at Park Hyatt Chicago to win a Forbes 4-star rating for the first time in over a decade while simultaneously earning a top three ranking amongst all Park Hyatt brand hotels in the world for quality of food and beverage. Under his leadership, the hotel also won The World of Fine Wine’s best wine list award.
Originally from India, Samuel received his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and culinary arts at Osmania University and his associate’s degree in hospitality management at International College of Hospitality Management “Cesar Ritz” before joining Hotel Trident in Chennai, India as industrial management trainee and in-flight culinary assistant (in partnership with Lufthansa and British Airways).
For more information on the hotel or restaurants, visit www.bahamar.grandhyatt.com
