SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 17, 2021 – The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick O’Sullivan as its new Executive Chef. A seasoned chef with more than a decade of culinary experience at luxury hotels in San Francisco and London, O’Sullivan brings his passion for creating modern international cuisine with fresh ingredients to the landmark hotel’s dining program.
Under his helm, O’Sullivan will oversee all dining venues at the award-winning hotel including Parallel 37, which serves American favorites and healthy options for breakfast, as well as the elegant lobby restaurant, The Lounge, featuring seasonal ingredients, creative small plates and an acclaimed streak program for lunch and dinner service. He will also lead the banquet team for all catering needs in the hotel’s expansive meeting and event spaces.
O’Sullivan previously served as the Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, a post he held since 2019. In this role, he was instrumental in the execution of banquet operations and a leader among the entire Culinary Division at the hotel.
Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, O’Sullivan spent eight years in the kitchen at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London since 2011. His passion and dedication within the culinary arts propelled him from Junior Sous Chef to Head Chef whilst sharing the stage alongside celebrity and Michelin-starred Chefs at various prestigious events.
Throughout his career, O’Sullivan has earned various awards with Marriott International such as ‘Inspiring Leader of the Year’ in Europe and was honored with the ‘Award of Culinary Excellence Europe Rising Star.’ He earned his Professional Chef Diploma by attending Westminster Kingsway College in London.
