Culinary Director
New Culinary Team Appointed for The Strand Turks and Caicos Ahead of November Opening
The Strand Turks and Caicos | September 23, 2024
DENVER (September 23, 2024) – The Strand, Turks and Caicos, a new luxury, residential resort opening in November 2024 on 2,230 feet of oceanfront in Providenciales, is pleased to announce the appointments of Craig McNeil as culinary director and Gastón Campana as executive chef of the property’s signature waterfront restaurant, The DelMar Restaurant and Beach Club. “We’re thrilled to welcome McNeil and Chef Campana, two longstanding and leading authorities in Caribbean hospitality, to the culinary team at The Strand,” says John Fair, managing director of The Strand. “The DelMar is perched dramatically above the Caribbean Sea ...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Welcomes Remi Van Peteghem as New Culinary Director
SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI | March 21, 2024
Remi Van Peteghem is a veteran of multiple Michelin-starred restaurants HANOI, Vietnam (Mar. 21, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has appointed a new Director of Culinary, Remi Van Peteghem, who brings three decades of culinary experience including with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. Van Peteghem is a member of the Association of Maîtres Cuisinier de France. Van Peteghem arrives in Hanoi from Singapore, where he most recently served as Culinary Director and Assistant Vice President of food and beverage for Resorts World Sentosa, overseeing its overall culinary operations, including at Michelin-starred Table...
Alila Napa Valley Appoints Thomas Lents as Culinary Director
Alila Napa Valley | November 1, 2023
St. Helena, CA — (November 2023) — Alila Napa Valley, the premiere luxury retreat tucked into the heart of Northern California’s wine country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Thomas Lents as Culinary Director. In this role, Lents will oversee all food and beverage outlets at Alila Napa Valley, providing strategic direction to the property’s culinary team and outlets including its signature restaurant, Acacia House, in-room dining and food and beverage program for meetings and events. Award-winning Chef Lents joins Alila Napa Valley with over 20 years of world-class culinary expertise and a deep understanding of luxu...
Dorchester Collection’s The Beverly Hills Hotel Appoints Ashley James as New Culinary Director
Dorchester Collection | September 7, 2023
Beverly Hills, September 7, 2023 – Chef Ashley James has been appointed Culinary Director of the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, overseeing the entire culinary operation including all restaurants, banquets and in-room dining. Chef Ashley James brings a wealth of expertise to the position, with more than 30 years cooking in prestigious kitchens throughout the world including positions in England, France, Spain, Singapore, Mexico, Germany, Argentina, and the United States. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Culinary at Di Bruno Bros, Philadelphia, PA. Prior to this, he was Vice President of Culinary Starr Catering Group. He spent 18...
Fusion Resort Cam Ranh Welcomes P.J. Bosman as Culinary Director
Fusion | July 5, 2023
CAM RANH, Vietnam (July 5, 2023) — Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, a wellness-inspired property on Vietnam’s scenic south-central coast, has appointed a new culinary director, P.J. Bosman, to oversee the resort’s healthy and sustainable “farm-to-table” dining concept. Bosman, a South African, joins Fusion following successful stints as an executive chef and culinary operations manager at other luxury hotels and resorts in Vietnam, and as a private chef for a royal family in the United Arab Emirates. As head of Fusion Resort Cam Ranh’s culinary program, Bosman will also help to manage one of the largest resort farms in Vietnam—with mo...
John Taube IV Named Culinary Director, Private Label Collection; Executive Chef, Kaimana Beach Hotel
Kaimana Beach Hotel | June 2, 2023
John Taube IV has been named as Culinary Director of Private Label Collection, a full-service hospitality company that develops and manages hotels and restaurants in Hawaii and California, and Executive Chef of Kaimana Beach Hotel, the vibrant and trendy boutique hotel situated on Waikīkī’s Gold Coast. An award-winning chef who has cemented Kaimana’s signature restaurant, Hau Tree, as an island favorite with locals and travelers alike while continuing to elevate the cuisine, Taube offers a collaborative approach to fine dining and has been instrumental in leading Private Label Collection in menu creation, kitchen management, spec...
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Appoints Saul Umaña as Culinary Director
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa | February 8, 2023
(La Fortuna, Costa Rica – February 8, 2023) - Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is pleased to welcome Saul Umaña as the new Culinary Director. Returning to his native Costa Rica with five years of international culinary experience, Umaña is tasked with elevating the gastronomy offering, positioning the resort as a top culinary destination firmly rooted in Costa Rican flavors and traditions. In his role as Culinary Director, Umaña will execute what he is best known for: marrying delectable flavors with stunning presentation and exceptional service to create a unique haute cuisine experience. Umaña will develop new food and beverage pro...
Sandro Falbo Named Culinary Director of Rancho Pescadero in Todos Santos
Rancho Pescadero | May 26, 2022
Baja California Sur, Mexico (May 26, 2022) - Rancho Pescadero, the highly anticipated luxury resort making its debut in Todos Santos this Fall, has appointed Chef Sandro Falbo as Culinary Director. A seasoned epicurean with more than three decades of experience in top-rated restaurants and luxury properties across the globe, Chef Falbo brings his talents to the dedicated team at Rancho Pescadero, where he’ll be at the helm of the resort’s ethnobotanical culinary program, celebrating cuisine authentic to the Baja region. Hailing from Rome, Sandro began his career in several of the Italian city’s notable restaurants before venturing to t...
