Jarad McCarroll has joined Faraway Sag Harbor as Executive Chef and Culinary Director
Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Internationally recognized chef Jarad McCarroll joins as Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Zagara, the signature restaurant at Faraway Sag Harbor.
At Faraway Sag Harbor, McCarroll will lead the culinary vision for Zagara, an Amalfi Coast–inspired restaurant designed as a destination for both guests and the local community. Open for dinner, Zagara extends the hotel’s coastal atmosphere with a menu rooted in seasonal ingredients and refined yet approachable flavors. Menu highlights will include a Black Sea Bass Tartare served with horseradish cream, dill oil and lemon, a signature dish of McCarroll’s; in addition to Lobster and Scallop Raviolo with aromatic broth, chilli, pickled grapes and cauliflower puree, and a Lemon Risotto finished with mascarpone, tomato jam, roasted pine nuts and fresh basil.
McCarroll brings a global perspective and a track record of creating destination-driven dining experiences. His work spans London, the Caribbean, and the United States, where he most recently oversaw the culinary program at the Montauk Yacht Club. He also launched Ocean Club in St. Barths, which was named Best New Restaurant in the Caribbean at the 2023 World Culinary Awards, and previously led the culinary program at Hotel Le Toiny, earning Gault & Millau Chef of the Year for St. Barthélemy. Early in his career, McCarroll trained in some of London’s most respected kitchens, including Chiltern Firehouse and the Michelin-starred Kitchen W8, shaping the foundation for his disciplined, ingredient-driven approach that will guide his leadership at Zagara.
ABOUT JARAD MCCARROLL
Jarad McCarroll is an internationally recognized chef with a global perspective and a career built around creating destination-driven restaurants that balance refined technique with a strong sense of place. With experience spanning London, the Caribbean, and the United States, he brings a clear creative vision rooted in ingredient-driven cooking and a deep understanding of guest experience. McCarroll has led high-performing teams across both kitchen and concept development, with particular expertise in launching and shaping new restaurant identities. He is the founder of Ocean Club in St. Barths, which was awarded Best New Restaurant in the Caribbean at the 2023 World Culinary Awards, and previously redefined the culinary program at Hotel Le Toiny, where he was named Gault & Millau Chef of the Year for St. Barthélemy. Earlier in his career, he trained in some of London’s most respected kitchens, including Chiltern Firehouse and Michelin-starred Kitchen W8, shaping the disciplined approach that continues to inform his work today.