Mark Vuckovich has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Westin Nashville
The Westin Nashville is proud to announce that Mark Vuckovich has been named Executive Chef of the 456-room hotel overseeing the property's multiple food & beverage concepts including the popular L27 Rooftop Lounge, the highest bar and restaurant in Nashville.
Vuckovich is not new to The Westin Nashville team, having been the Executive Sous Chef since the property opened in 2016 and working alongside Area Director of Culinary Operations, Chef Jake Strang. Previous to this role, Vuckovich worked at four- and five-star hotels and resorts around the world, including The Ritz-Carlton Naples and Montage Palmetto Bluff. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts, he has also trained under three Certified Master Chefs including Chef Derin Moore, CMC, Chef John Johnstone, CMC, and Chef Lawrence McFadden, CMC.
Upon Vuckovich's appointment to Executive Chef, he recently debuted a new summer menu at L27 which features seasonal and elevated takes on classic favorites. Highlights include Seared Salmon, Beyond Burger, Beet and Ricotta Salad, Korean BBQ Wings and Funnel Cake Fries.
In addition to continuing to elevate the food and beverage offerings at The Westin Nashville by introducing innovative menus, Vuckovich will be partnering with sought-after national partners for unique programming like Terrace at L27's new Quarterly Winemaker dinner series featuring Napa Valley's premier vineyards.