HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Oct. 8, 2024 – 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced the appointment of Sam Buchanan as executive chef. The accomplished gastronomic expert will oversee all culinary operations at the 115-room lifestyle hotel’s two food and beverage concepts, Revivalist and Baker & Able.
Buchanan brings nearly three decades of culinary expertise to 106 Jefferson. As executive chef, he is responsible for daily operations and team management for all food and beverage services. He leads a team of 14 staff members, develops curated menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, in-room dining, banquets and private events and more. Buchanan takes great pride in working with like-minded individuals to continually exceed guest expectations and create memories that will last a lifetime.
“106 Jefferson is a stellar property that does an incredible job of making guests – whether they’re from out of town or our backyard here in Huntsville – feel welcome and at home. It’s an honor to be the executive chef and oversee the hotel’s fantastic dining venues,” said Buchanan. “It feels like a true culmination of my experience to be back in my hometown, and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Previously, Buchanan worked as an executive chef in numerous esteemed restaurants in cities across the country, including Birmingham, Nashville and Atlanta. His impressive culinary journey includes tenures at world-renowned establishments such as the three-Michelin-starred French Laundry in Yountville, California, where he served as chef de partie under Chef Thomas Keller, and the acclaimed Le Bernardin in New York City, working alongside Chef Eric Ripert.
“Chef Buchanan has already become an invaluable member of our team,” said Jeremy Sadler, general manager of 106 Jefferson. “He’s helped bring several new initiatives to life, such as our weekly Tacos & Tequila and Wine Down Wednesdays specials, and we can’t wait to see how his expertise continues to elevate the property and guest experience.”
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