Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i (May 24, 2023) ā Hokuliāa, a spectacular private residential enclave on Hawai`i Island, has announced the appointment of George Gomes Jr. as the Clubās new Executive Chef. On the heels of welcoming a new General Manager in early 2023, Hokuliāa will welcome Chef Gomes as he oversees the incredible culinary program at the Club and all its F&B operations that have contributed to Hokuliāa being regarded as one of the top luxury clubs in Hawai`i.Ā
With over 37 years of culinary experience, Chef GomesāÆhas held positions among top several Hawai`i Island culinary locales that include executive chef titles among the best resorts along the Kohala Coast, from Mauna Kea to The Sheraton in Kona. Most recently, he served as Executive Chef at the Royal Kona Resort. During his decades-long leadership roles, Chef Gomes has also held roles as Executive Chef at Merrimanās RestaurantāÆHawai`i, Kapalua, and Corporate Executive Chef of Tri-Star/Jas Restaurant Group, where he oversaw five restaurants, including: Sarentoās at the Ilikai Hotel on Oahu, Aarons at Ala Moana Hotel, Nickās Fishmarket Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Sarentoās on the Beach Maui, and Sonāz at Swan Court Hyatt Regency Maui. In addition to dazzling diners in Hawai`i, Chef Gomes has been a guest chef in New York City, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, Taipei, Taiwan and Tokyo.Ā
āGeorge Gomes Jr. carries incredible esteem among the Hawai`i culinary world and weāre honored to welcome him into our Hokuliāa family as the new leader for our culinary team,ā said Barry Bevers, General Manager. āGeorge has established high quality service standards across the Islands of Hawai`i and on the mainland, and we look forward to having him usher in a new era of `ohana inspired, attentive service for our members.āĀ
Chef Gomes joins Hokuliāa following the Clubās recent debut of its golf course and club amenity renovations. Members dining at the Clubhouse can take in the scenic views of the renovated 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course and panoramic views of the Kona Coast and Pacific Ocean. Additional enhancements made at Hokuliāa include an updated dining facility, refinished tennis courts and the addition of two new pickleball courts.āÆĀ
āWhile I have traveled and served as a chef around the world, there is no place quite as beautiful to me as the Kona Coast, a spot where Hokuliāa offers an incredible paradise,ā said Gomes. āI am thrilled to join the Hokuliāa community and introduce my style of casually elegant fare to the members and fellow Hokuliāa culinary staff.āĀ
Born and raised in Hawai`i, Chef Gomes graduated from Hawai`i Community Collegeās Culinary Program in Kailua-Kona and was raised between Kalihi, Waianaāe and Honokaāa. Classically trained as a certified chef from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Gomes draws on his sophisticated palate to create global cuisine.Ā Ā
For additional information on Hokuliāa and its real estate offerings, please visitāÆwww.hokulia.com, emailāÆhokulia@hawaiilife.comāÆor call 808-731-4354.āÆĀ