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Zach Dallessandro has been named Executive Chef at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Loews
Santa Monica, California, United States
Zach Dallessandro
Dallessandro joins Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., where he served as Executive Chef/Director of Food and Beverage for almost three years. In his dual role, he assisted in the opening of the Argentinian steakhouse, Rural Society, partnering with Iron Chef Jose Garces. Previously, Dallessandro was Executive Sous Chef at Loews Miami Beach Hotel where he was instrumental in redeveloping the hotel’s amenity program, the Loews Loves Kids program. Dallessandro began his career as a line cook at age 16, and by age 18 he was attending Sullivan University in Louisville, Ky., where he received dual degrees in Culinary and Baking and Pastry Arts. After graduation, Dallessandro relocated to Indianapolis where he worked as Executive Sous Chef at Something Different; it was named the premier fine-dining restaurant in Indianapolis two months after Dallessandro joined. He then went on to open the Indianapolis Marriott, moving quickly to Executive Sous Chef while assisting as a culinary trainer at seven Marriott properties over seven years.
Food & Beverage USA & Canada United States California Santa Monica
Loews
Hotel GroupManagement CompanyBrand Owner

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is a hospitality company rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. The hospitality group encompasses branded independent Loews Hotels, and a solid mix of partner-brand hotels. Loews Hotels & Co. owns and/or operates 24 hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, including Universal's Aventura Hotel, the sixth hotel in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal,...