MIRAMAR BEACH, FL (January 26, 2024) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces the appointment of Juan Bochenski as executive chef of Hotel Effie. Bochenski assumes the position immediately, helming the kitchen at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Ovide, and overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations across the hotel’s four restaurant outlets and in-room dining. In his new role, he supervises the culinary team, manages budgets and maintains the overall guest experience. Bochenski also works closely with local farmers and vendors to ensure the hotel restaurants continue to serve farm-fresh and sustainable ingredients whenever possible.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bochenski has had an impressive career, working at luxury resorts across the globe, including Arcis Golf in Dallas; Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club on Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas; Resorts & Residences by Cuisinart on Anguilla; Jade Mountain and Anse Chastanet resorts on St. Lucia; and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico; among others. The chef combines his extensive experience with a passion for teaching and sharing his culinary knowledge.
“We are delighted to welcome Chef Juan to the Hotel Effie family, as he brings a wealth of experience and expertise and a track record of success in various high-end resorts, private clubs and prestigious establishments,” said John Jenkins, Jr., General Manager of Hotel Effie. “Chef Juan is a culinary maestro, a visionary leader and a results-driven professional who consistently surpasses expectations. We cannot wait for him to bring his unparalleled culinary creativity to Hotel Effie.”
Hotel Effie Sandestin is managed by Highgate, a premier hospitality investment and management company whose growing portfolio includes more than one hundred properties in gateway cities worldwide.
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