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Hyatt Place New York Chelsea Appoints Ziya Turgut as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage
Hyatt Place Chelsea | April 1, 2022
New York, NY - April 1, 2022 - Newly opened Hyatt Place Chelsea has officially named Ziya Turgut as the property’s food and beverage manager and head chef. Backed by an experienced team, chef Turgut will oversee all F&B operations including the Breakfast Bar, The Market, and the property’s onsite restaurant and bar, The Placery, which offers a fusion-style menu. Furthermore, chef Turgut will helm operations of The Terrace, a year-round outdoor venue set to open this summer. “We are thrilled to have chef Ziya lead food & beverage operations for Hyatt Place Chelsea,” said Matt Tobin, Hyatt’s area director of sales ...
Julio Cesar Chavez Appointed New Head Chef at Viceroy Riviera Maya
VICEROY HOTELS & RESORTS | March 14, 2022
Mexico’s #1 resort, Viceroy Riviera Maya has announced the promotion of an exciting young cook, Julio Cesar Chavez Arias to lead the already impressive team of culinary experts at its fine-dining restaurant: La Marea. Widely known as one of the region’s top fine dining destinations, Viceroy Riviera Maya stands out for its unique interpretation of traditional Mexican cuisine and customs. Chef Julio Cesar Chavez holds a Bachelor's in Gastronomy from the University of Celaya, and is a rising star in the Mexican culinary world after winning “Cook of the Year, Zona Centro” in 2018 - where his mastery of Tlaxcalan dishes awarded him ...
Lexington, Virginia’s Boutique Hotel, The Georges, Appoints Leadership Team
The Georges | January 19, 2022
LEXINGTON, VA – January 19, 2022 – The Georges, a thoughtfully restored, 200-year-old boutique hotel in Lexington, Virginia, is pleased to announce its new general manager, one promotion at its on-site restaurant, Haywood’s Piano Bar & Grill, and a new sales manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, John Gomes brings valuable industry expertise to his role as general manager of The Georges. Gomes has served in several roles in F&B and held leadership positions for some of the most luxurious hotel brands in Asia, the Middle East, Canada and the U.S., including Oberoi Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, The Ritz...
