Fabian Ludwig has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hard Rock Hotel New York
Hard Rock Hotel New York has appointed Fabian Ludwig as Executive Chef, joining Director of Restaurants Tetyana Mykhaylyuk to lead culinary and restaurant operations across RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge and Sessions Restaurant & Bar.
Ludwig is a globally experienced culinary leader with more than 20 years of experience across luxury hotels and large-scale dining operations, most recently serving as Executive Chef at Sofitel New York. He has also held leadership roles at PUBLIC Hotel, BallenIsles Country Club, and Gaylord Rockies, bringing a balance of creative vision and operational rigor to every kitchen he leads.
At Sessions Restaurant & Bar, Ludwig will curate menus inspired by elevated comfort classics, designed to transition seamlessly from daytime dining to evening service. At RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, he will oversee a streamlined, shareable culinary program crafted to complement cocktails, city views, and a late-night social atmosphere. He will also lead banquets, catering, and in-room dining across the hotel.
From Sessions' all-day dining to RT60's rooftop nightlife, Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to deliver standout culinary experiences paired with iconic Manhattan views and a distinctly New York sense of place.
For more information on Hard Rock Hotel New York and its dining destinations, visit www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york.