Dushyant SinghThe Camby Hotel, Phoenix’s most anticipated independent luxury property opening in December 2015, is proud to announce the appointment of Dushyant Singh as director of culinary experiences of the hotel. A culinary veteran for 16 years, Singh will be instrumental in curating an epicurean experience that not only complements, but also elevates The Camby Hotel’s engaging, creative and elegant ambiance. The property is the first and only hotel in Arizona to be a part of Autograph Collection Hotels – Marriott International’s curated portfolio of hotels recognized for celebrating individuality – and owned by Host Hotels & Resorts. Singh will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations and creating seasonal menus to feature local produce, seafood, and meats at The Camby Hotel’s four authentically immersed culinary concepts. Singh's leadership ability and excellence in the field has earned him much recognition over the years. He most recently served as the director of food and beverage and executive chef of The Westin Chicago River North in Chicago and was instrumental in successfully rebranding the restaurant and banquet operation as well as implementing a new beverage program. Prior to this role, Singh served as the executive sous chef at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, Ariz., home of Kai, Arizona’s only five-­‐star restaurant from Forbes and Five-­‐Diamond restaurant from AAA. Growing up in New Delhi, India, Singh's brings a more worldly perspective on the culinary arts which began at a young age while enjoying his mother's Northern Indian cuisine. His passion was further ignited upon studying hospitality management in India, which eventually led him to The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Singh continued his culinary journey with prestigious hotels like Paris Las Vegas, Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch, and Waldorf Astoria Collection in Southern California.