Mark Traugutt has been appointed as Specialty Chef at Jack Dusty and Rufa at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Mark Traugutt as Specialty Chef overseeing Jack Dusty, the resort’s signature waterfront seafood restaurant, and Rufa, its elevated al fresco dining concept featuring imaginative cocktails, shareable dishes and sunset views. With more than 25 years of experience across luxury hospitality, fine dining and restaurant operations, Traugutt brings extensive culinary leadership experience to the role, including menu development, large-scale event operations and team leadership.
As Specialty Chef, Traugutt will oversee culinary operations at Jack Dusty and Rufa, guiding the restaurants’ culinary programs and creating dining experiences that reflect their waterfront settings and connection to Sarasota.
Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Traugutt held culinary leadership positions throughout Florida, including Chef-Proprietor of Sarasota’s Fork & Hen, as well as roles with Streamsong Resort, Founders Golf Club and The Shore Restaurant Group. A graduate of The French Culinary Institute, he brings classical French culinary training and more than two decades of experience leading culinary teams across hospitality and dining.
Traugutt’s appointment marks an exciting next chapter for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s culinary program as the restaurants continue to evolve their offerings and deepen their connection to the Sarasota community.
For more information or reservations, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/sarasota.