Dubai-based luxury property developer and holding company Seven Tides has announced the latest addition to the executive team for its under-development DUKES Dubai hotel and residences on Palm Jumeirah, with the appointment of Carl Chapman as Food & Beverage Director.
A UK national, Chapman has worked for some of London’s most respected hospitality brands with a globally recognised dining pedigree including The Savoy, Claridge’s and Simpsons in the Strand, as well as at the renowned Fairmont Château Lake Louise in Canada.
He joins DUKES Dubai from the high profile InterContinental London – The O2, Greenwich, where he was an integral member of the opening team for this luxury flagship property under the Arora Hotel Group banner, and instrumental in the creation and successful delivery of a number of culinary concepts including a fine dining restaurant, brasserie and rooftop bar.
During his two decade-long career, Chapman has also held senior event director roles and led the team at Fairmont-owned iconic hotel The Savoy, as well as landmark restaurant Simpsons in the Strand, following its multi-million dollar restoration and relaunch in 2010.
The first international property for the DUKES Collection brand, the 279-room hotel and 227-hotel apartments is scheduled to open for business in Q4 2016 and Chapman will oversee the launch of six exciting dining and lounge venues as well as catering for extensive meeting and events space.
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