Richard Goldberg has been appointed as Executive Chef at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Chef Rich, overseeing all aspects of the property's culinary experiences, is focusing on fresh, local
ingredients and unique flavor palettes for Bahia Mar's new culinary program. His approach draws inspiration from the property's prime location between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean and will
speak to the city's nautical ambiance. At Waves, Chef Rich will offer a unique "Floribbean" cuisine that is
accentuated by items like the quinoa and roasted vegetable burger and the Key West conch fritters.
Breezes, however, will maintain its classic American bistro feel with savory fare like barbecue baby back
ribs, seared salmon and the "Bahia Burger." Chef Rich will ensure that all of the hotel's culinary outposts
serve the highest-quality seafood, poultry and meat-- from prime steaks to burgers-- and he will work to
only source these cuts locally.
Chef Rich has an extensive background in the culinary arts and his led programs at hotels such as the
Holiday Inn Plantation and the Sheraton Boca Raton. For 23 years, he directed food operations for one
of South Florida's most prestigious country clubs, Westview Country Club, which was recognized for
having the best cuisine in its area. Most recently, he served as head chef at La Gorce Country Club, an
exclusive property drawing patrons from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.