Sameh Zakhary has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Sameh  is a Quincy native with deep roots in the Greater Boston hospitality community, with more than 20 years of culinary leadership experience to his new role. His background includes high-volume banquet operations, full-service hotels, specialty restaurants, and scratch kitchens.

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Zakhary has led culinary teams responsible for large-scale events, corporate meetings, weddings, catering, restaurants, and lounges. In his new role, he plans to bring a stronger regional identity to the hotel’s culinary offerings through expanded partnerships with local farmers and vendors, new wedding and event menus, and the rollout of Le Petit Chef.

He is also passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of culinary leaders.

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The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 195 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 61 existing hotels and resorts; more than 150 restaurants, bars and lounges; and nearly 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that...