Brent Martinyatt Regency Bellevue is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Martin as the hotel’s executive chef. Martin joins the leading Bellevue property, located nine miles east of Seattle, after spending more than two decades at top restaurants and hotels, including Andaz Maui Resort, the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego and Seattle’s downtown Hyatt properties. In his role, Martin oversees all culinary aspects of the hotel, from room service and catering to operations at Eques restaurant, and all food amenities for guests. Martin first started in the culinary industry in his home town of Wellington, New Zealand, where he spent four years training at a five-star hotel, learning the art of marrying classical dishes with fresh, local ingredients. From there, Martin followed his culinary passion to the former Hyatt Regency Resort in Grand Cayman, where he was nominated for a prestigious James Beard award. Martin then went on to gain experience as an executive chef at multiple properties across the United States and in international cities, like London and Sydney. During those years, he managed large culinary teams and award-winning food and beverage programs, and even had the opportunity to cook for the Dalai Lama.