Hisashi Araki has been appointed as Executive Chef at Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront
With an extensive history of praise for his work, Chef Araki will utilize his expertise in global cuisine to lead the staff of Orion's Roof, the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort's stunning rooftop restaurant. As Executive Chef he will manage the culinary operation and craft a menu that features irresistible steaks and seafood dishes with a twist. Displaying some of the best views of Virginia's coastline, the restaurant will also feature an open kitchen, a 33-seat bar offering a wide variety of drink options including a collection of Japanese sakes and whiskeys and an outdoor terrace overlooking the pristine coastline.
Chef Araki brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in the culinary industry, most recently utilizing his skills at Gate Gourmet to create the in-flight food preparation systems for multiple major airlines, receiving consecutive recognition as Best Chef from Japan Airlines and a startup excellence award from Cathay Pacific Airlines. He has formerly served as the Executive Specialty Chef for the world-renowned NOBU Restaurant at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. In his many years in the industry he has held various roles at notable establishments including the Hilton International Hotel in Watford, United Kingdom, British Colonial Hilton, Hilton Munich City Hotel and Hilton Tokyo Bay, as well as his own Japanese-European-inspired Araki's Japon Restaurant.