Keith Mallini has been appointed as Orchids and Lewers Lounge Manager at Halekulani

As the new manager, Mr. Mallini is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations at Lewers Lounge and Orchids, an award-winning restaurant and one of Oahu's top culinary destinations. Mr. Mallini is a former chef and will add a new level to Orchids' Mediterranean concept, casual elegance and sophisticated flavors, as well as the contemporary and classic libations and delectable fare offered at Lewers Lounge. Mr. Mallini has extensive experience managing food and beverage operations, most recently opening Baku, a restaurant at the newly renovated International Marketplace in Waikiki. He has also held positions at Sixteen at Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, as well as Hawaii's Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa.

Keith Mallini
Food & Beverage USA & Canada United States Hawaii Oahu

Since its re-introduction in 1984 as one of the world's finest and most acclaimed independent luxury hotels, Halekulani has received more than 500 awards, most recently placing on MICHELIN Guide 2025’s list of Two-Key Hotels, Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards of the best hotels in Hawaii, and on Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards list of the best resort hotels in Hawaii.