April 1, 2015

Michael Vaughn has been appointed as Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago announced today that Michael Vaughn will lead the culinary team as Executive Chef. Vaughn, a Chicago native, will oversee all conceptualization and creation of cuisine at Balsan, the hotel's casually elegant bistro and at the cozy and sophisticated Bernard's Bar. In addition, Chef Vaughn will also lead the culinary charge on in-room dining and spa cuisine at the Waldorf Astoria Spa & Health Club. With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Vaughn has worked at a variety of resorts, restaurants and private clubs. Prior to joining the Waldorf Astoria Chicago culinary team, Chef Vaughan spent over five years at another Waldorf Astoria property, La Quinta Resort and Club, and its all-day dining venue, TWENTY6, creating American classics with a modern twist. Vaughn, who received his degree at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, California, has worked in restaurants across the country including Deseo Restaurant at The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale and Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club in Cashiers, North Carolina.

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