Jean-Francois Fortin
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Appoints Jean-Francois (JF) Fortin as New Director of Food and Beverage
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile | June 16, 2023
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - June 16, 2023 - Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, the French-inspired, luxury hotel located in Chicago’s central Gold Coast neighborhood, has appointed Jean-Francois (JF) Fortin as the new Director of Food and Beverage. Known for mentoring and creating a collaborative workplace environment, Fortin brings his strong leadership skills and culinary expertise to Sofitel Chicago’s renowned, fine dining venues. Born and raised in Quebec City, Canada, Fortin began his hospitality career nearly 27 years ago working as a night cleaner at a hotel, where he admired the restaurant team’s commitment and sense of community. Ulti...
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...
