Chris Bean has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chris Bean first joined The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco in 2011 as a cook at the former Dining Room restaurant before joining the in room dining culinary team. With a passion for the culinary arts, Bean then worked in various positions in the banquet kitchen before being promoted to Kitchen Supervisor, followed by Banquet Sous Chef. In 2018, Bean took the opportunity to sharpen his culinary skills as the Sous Chef in training at Parallel 37. For his leadership, culinary excellence, and achieving high guest satisfaction, Bean won The Ritz-Carlton Five-Star Employee of the Year award in 2016 and The Ritz-Carlton Leader of Fourth Quarter award in 2019. As the new Executive Sous Chef, Bean will assist in leading and overseeing all culinary staff, kitchens, and restaurants at the city landmark hotel.