Mitchell Cooper has been appointed Executive Chef at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Lahaina
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā'anapali Beach at iconic Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), promoted Chef Mitchell Cooper to executive chef for the property. In this role, Chef Cooper will bring a fresh culinary direction to the resort's multiple dining establishments - including The Sandbar, Cliff Dive Bar + Grill, Mai Tai Bar, Teppan-yaki Dan, Coral Reef, Black Rock Shave Ice, and Exclusive Oceanfront Dining - as well as the property's banquets, catering, and special events.
In 2017, Chef Cooper joined Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa as sous chef and was promoted to executive sous chef two years later before his most recent appointment to executive chef. A seasoned culinary professional with more than 36 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries - including 11 years on Maui - Chef Cooper honed his craft in vibrant destinations such as St. Thomas; Baltimore; New York City; Boston; and Charleston, South Carolina. His previous positions on Maui include executive chef at 5 Palms Beach Restaurant and Ami Ami Bar & Grill in Kihei where he further developed a diverse culinary style reflecting his broad experiences and deep appreciation for local ingredients.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa offers an array of culinary experiences across six Kā'anapali restaurants and bars - from the Japanese showmanship of Maui's only teppanyaki restaurant, Teppan-yaki Dan, to the creative mixology and craft bites at The Sandbar, Kā'anapali's only lobby bar. Looking ahead, the resort is planning a new signature restaurant set to open in 2026 with Chef Cooper leading its culinary direction. Known for his ingenuity and passion for food, Chef Cooper will continue to shape Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's culinary future with a focus on innovation, local ingredients, and the flavors of Hawai'i.
For more information and reservations, visit www.sheratonmaui.com.
