Timothy Wedell has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Timothy Wedell as its new executive chef. Chef Wedell will oversee the culinary team responsible for food production at banquets, room service, and the hotel's four dining outlets: Shula's Steak House, Riverside Cafe, Link Cafe and Chicago Burger Company.
Chef Wedell brings a seasoned background to Sheraton and is excited to rejoin the Marriott family. Earlier in his career, he worked with DPG Club Development as the Executive Chef to help transform private islands and escapes into luxury resorts. He then gained experience as the Executive Chef at Starwood and Marriott properties in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Chicagoland for a total of eight years before heading West to take a position as the Executive Chef of Omni Hotels & Resorts. Throughout, Chef Wedell also enjoyed seasons as the Chef de Cuisine at Augusta National Golf Course, home of The Masters Golf Tournament, where he worked in the main clubhouse for seven years up to 2022.
His approach to leading is rooted in patience and a love for service. Chef Wedell is inspired by his grandmother who worked as a housekeeper at a resort and always cooked dinner upon her return home, crediting the spark for his culinary journey to her.
As Chef Wedell steps into his new role, he is looking forward to revamping menus at Sheraton's dining outlets and banquets for spring and summer, as well as interacting with guests during upcoming cooking classes hosted at the hotel.