Olympic Valley, Calif. (May 23, 2024) – Everline Resort & Spa, a spacious year-round mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, announces Matt Hale as Executive Chef. Hale returns to the property after working in multiple culinary positions at the resort nearly 20 years ago. In his position, Hale will oversee the resort’s food operations, from managing the curation of menus at the on-site restaurants to managing banquet operations for meetings and events.
“We are pleased to welcome Matt Hale back to our beautiful North Lake Tahoe resort,” said Andre Priemer, Managing Director at Everline Resort & Spa. “Matt’s background growing up in the Lake Tahoe area and his incredible talent and passion for ensuring unforgettable dining experiences makes him an invaluable asset to our team. We look forward to seeing his vision come to life and further enhancing our on-site culinary opportunities.”
With more than 25 years of experience working in the hospitality and culinary industry, Hale realized his love for food while growing up on a small farm in Sierraville, California. Throughout his childhood, his parents taught him how to grow vegetables and fruit trees, as well as how to can for the winter. He would also regularly visit his mom while she was working in restaurants and would always find ways to help, from assisting the chef to bussing tables.
Hale followed his passion and attended South Lake Tahoe Community College where he received his degree in culinary arts. Following his graduation in 2003, Hale worked at multiple South Lake Tahoe restaurants including Mendocino, a popular fine dining Italian restaurant. In 2006, he moved to the Truckee area and began working as the Sous Chef at Six Peaks Grille at Everline, then named Resort at Squaw Creek. He quickly progressed his career at the resort with multiple promotions to Banquet Chef and then to Executive Sous Chef.
Following his time at Everline, Hale moved to Skamania Lodge, in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, where he worked as Executive Chef for more than six years. He then moved back to the Lake Tahoe area where he held the role of Executive Chef at the Tahoe Donner Association.
“I am thrilled to be back working with the incredible team at Everline Resort & Spa,” said Matt Hale, Executive Chef at Everline Resort & Spa. “Ever since I began my resort career at this property nearly two decades ago, it has always held a special place in my heart. I am honored to return to the property to guide the dining experience utilizing my experience and expertise of the local area. I also look forward to spending time with my family and exploring all of the amazing things to do here in North Lake Tahoe.”
For more information or to book a getaway to Everline Resort & Spa, please visit everlineresort.com, or call (530) 412-7034.
