Fairmont Dallas
Adam Reson Promoted to Executive Chef at Fairmont Dallas
Accor Hotels | May 21, 2024
DALLAS - May 21, 2024 - Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce Adam Reson as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Chef Adam Reson’s culinary journey was first ignited with a childhood passion for cooking, sparking a fiery dream to become a master chef. A proud native of North Texas, Reson is on a relentless quest to elevate regional flavors, passionately sourcing the freshest ingredients from the fertile Texas Hill Country — juicy peaches, succulent stone fruits, and prime Texan-raised cattle and game. His dishes, while deeply rooted in Texan tradition, are infused with a vibrant International flair, thanks to his globe-trotting adventures,...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces Canine Ambassador as Chief Happiness Officer
Accor Hotels | March 18, 2024
Professionally trained “Bondi” to Elevate Spirits and Spread Tail-Wagging Joy as Fairmont Dallas’ Resident Pup DALLAS - March 18, 2024 - Fairmont Dallas welcomes “Bondi” as Chief Happiness Officer of the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel. Bondi, a 6-month-old puppy, adopted from DFW-based Operation Kindness, will serve as the hotel’s canine ambassador promoting positivity and happiness among colleagues and guests. As a pet-friendly hotel with experience hosting dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes, Fairmont Dallas is eager to add a pup of its own to the esteemed staff. Due to her diligent work welcoming guests in the hotel’...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces Rajiv Jha as Director of Food & Beverage
ACCORHOTELS | September 18, 2023
DALLAS - September 18, 2023 - Fairmont Dallas is thrilled to welcome Rajiv Jha as the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Reporting to the Hotel Operations Director, he will oversee all Food & Beverage operations at Fairmont Dallas, the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel. Jha most recently worked as Food & Beverage General Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Prior to that he served as the F&B Outlets Manager at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and Fairmont Dubai. With international experience in United Arab Emirates, India, and East Africa; Jha brings over 16 years of hotel and food and beverage leadership experience to his ...
Fairmont Dallas in Texas Names James Phillips as Executive Chef
AccorHotels | June 29, 2023
DALLAS - June 29, 2023 - Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce James Phillips as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Chef Phillips has a wealth of culinary management experience from over twenty five years in the industry. “I look forward to continuing my career at Fairmont Dallas and embracing the brand and its values,” Chef Phillips said. “I look forward to bringing my culinary skills and experience to the hotel and developing our magnificent culinary team.” Chef Phillips previously served at Omni Dallas and looks forward to bringing his familiarity with the city to Fairmont Dallas and Pyramid Restaurant and Bar. “I enjoy learni...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces David Sher as General Manager
Accor Hotels | December 12, 2022
DALLAS - December 12, 2022 - Fairmont Dallas welcomes David Sher as general manager of the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Sher is returning to Fairmont Dallas after previously serving as Director of Operations at the property from 2015 to 2020. He joins the hotel’s leadership team after most recently serving as the general manager of Fairmont Pittsburgh. “During my more than 25 years in hospitality, I’ve had the pleasure of working in luxury hotels, restaurants and entrepreneurial venues in multiple cities and countries,” Sher said. “I am thrilled to return to Dallas, to the first F...
Fairmont Dallas Introduces Edward Searle as Director of Food & Beverage
ACCOR HOTELS | April 7, 2022
DALLAS, TX - April 7, 2022 - Fairmont Dallas welcomes a new member to their staff as spring 2022 begins, Edward Searle has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Reporting to the Hotel Operations Director, Searle will oversee all Food & Beverage operations at Fairmont Dallas. He most recently worked as Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Granite Park Hotel in Plano, Texas, and prior to that, he was the Restaurant General Manager at Palomar Hotel, Restaurant General Manager at Marie Gabrielle Restaurant, and Director of Food & Beverage at The Warwick Melrose Hotel, all in Dallas, Texas. Searle brings over 20 years of ho...
Fairmont Dallas Appoints Jean-Francois Fortin as Executive Chef
AccorHotels | December 15, 2020
DALLAS - December 15, 2020 - Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce Jean-Francois Fortin as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Chef Fortin has a wealth of culinary management experience from over twenty two years in the industry, most of which served at Fairmont hotels across North America. After earning his professional culinary diploma and completing Chef Training at Trait-Carre Professional Center in Quebec City, his career began in 1998 as Chef de partie at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. He progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility, including Sous Chef, Chef, Manager and Consultant for different rest...
