Lincoln, Neb., September 10, 2015. . . . . The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel, majority owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, today announced the addition of Brandon Ganus as executive chef. Ganus will oversee all culinary operations of the hotel, including banquets, special events and daily dining.
Ganus brings 13 years of culinary experience to The Cornhusker. He started his career as a kitchen steward at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Tusla, Okla. and worked his way up to sous chef. As a sous chef, Ganus worked under accomplished chef Bill Doyle, who now holds the position of executive chef at Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ InterContinental Milwaukee.
After nine years in Tulsa, the Oklahoma native moved south, and held the role of executive sous chef at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Richardson, Texas for two years and then served as executive chef at the Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in Allen, Texas.
In his new position, Ganus strives to bring local Lincoln fare and food purveyors into The Cornhusker kitchen. With a focus on fresh, seasonal foods and market-style presentations, Ganus continually customizes the hotel’s menu to reflect what’s growing best in Nebraska’s fields and farms. Already, Ganus’ unique style is being noticed in Lincoln, as his braised beef short rib with red wine demi-glace took home the “Best in Show” award at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s Savor the City event which took place August 27 at Nebraska Champions Club.
“As the number one hotel for group events and meetings in Nebraska, The Cornhusker offers meeting planners a high-quality experience, including fresh and locally sourced foods. Chef Brandon has created new banquet menus focusing on today’s educated diners, using the freshest ingredients from the area. He also excels at creating customized menus to make each event special and unique,” said Susan Madsen, general manager of The Cornhusker. “We are excited to have Brandon on board and I know both travelers and local residents alike will enjoy his creative and flavorful Nebraska cuisine.”
Ganus received an associate degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel, is located at 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Neb. For more information or to reserve accommodations or for dining reservations, please call 1-800-228-9290 or visit www.marriott.com/lnkfs.
