chef appointment
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Welcomes Christian Pedersen as Executive Chef
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | November 23, 2020
MALDIVES – November 2020 – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is delighted to welcome Christian Pedersen as the new Executive Chef of the stunning twin island resort featuring 151 luxury beach and over water villas. Chef Christian brings with him a wealth of international experience, having most recently been Executive Chef at Six Senses Zil Pasyon in Seychelles. Over the years, Christian has held senior roles at some of the world’s leading hotels in different locations ranging from Europe, Middle East and the Indian Ocean. “Christian brings a refreshing innovation to our culinary offerings and an added dimension to all the 12 award...
Executive Chef Ken Nakano Joins Culinary Team at Newly Transformed Inn at Laurel Point
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio | November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020 (Victoria, BC): Inn at Laurel Point is delighted to welcome acclaimed Executive Chef Ken Nakano to its renowned gastronomic team. Here, he will oversee the property’s culinary portfolio, which includes banquet cuisine, in-room dining, Grab & Go options, and the Inn’s signature restaurant, Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio. Chef Nakano’s arrival comes on the heels of the property’s multimillion-dollar ground floor renewal, which brought to life the vision of late Canadian architect Arthur Erickson. A passionate advocate for sustainability, Chef Nakano’s appointment builds on traditions and philosoph...
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Welcomes Richard Bias as Executive Chef
November 12, 2020
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov. 12, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has announced the appointment of seasoned culinary professional Richard Bias as the hotel’s new executive chef. The British national has worked in some of the world’s top kitchens and hotels and brings more than two decades of culinary experience to Hyatt’s first property in the Cambodian capital. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, the 247-room hotel is scheduled to open its doors in the first quarter of 2021. Bias will oversee the operations of all five food and beverage outlets, including the hotel’s two main dining venues FiveFive Rooftop Restaurant & B...
Adero Scottsdale Appoints Bryan Dillon as New Director of Chef & B
CIELO Scottsdale | September 16, 2020
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (September 16, 2020) – The 177-room ADERO Scottsdale luxury resort, set to debut on Oct. 15 as the region’s only resort in a certified Dark Sky Community, has announced the appointment of Bryan Dillon, MCFE, CHM as its Director of Chef & B. Leading culinary operations across the resort, including the signature restaurant CIELO, Dillon will oversee menu development, in-room dining, and catering for special events and meetings. CIELO, meaning ‘sky,’ will offer an elevated dining experience and one of the best views in Arizona with ample outdoor seating overlooking the Sonoran Desert, a curated selection of tequi...
Lotte Hotel Seattle Appoints Alexander La Motte as Executive Chef
Lotte Hotels & Resorts | September 3, 2020
SEATTLE, Wash. – September 3, 2020 – LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE announced today the appointment of Alexander La Motte as Executive Chef. With over 15 years of culinary experience, La Motte will oversee the food and beverage operations for Lotte Hotels & Resorts’ newest hotel and third property in the United States. Under Chef La Motte’s direction, the hotel’s cocktail lounge and signature restaurant, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge, will offer range of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared using fresh, local ingredients. In his new role, Chef La Motte will use his extensive experience to tailor the hotel's culinary prog...
