The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah is pleased to announce the appointment of Chadi Saloum as Director of Culinary, marking his return to the five-star property where he previously served as Executive Chef.
Chef Pablo Arias leads the culinary vision of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, bringing an international career shaped by Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe and senior culinary roles within Marriott International.
Ronald Schneider brings more than 24 years of experience across luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, restaurants, and hospitality ventures throughout Latin America and beyond to his role as Director of Food & Beverage.
Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort, a beachfront destination on Florida’s Paradise Coast known for its elevated resort experience, announced that Asif Syed, an award-winning culinary leader whose career spans leading resorts and restaurants across Southwest Florida, has joined the resort as Director of Culinary. Bringing more than two decades of hospitality experience to the role, Syed will oversee the resort’s culinary program as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort enters a new chapter ahead of its reopening post-renovation.
Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, announces the return of Chef Brian Archibald as executive chef. In his role, Archibald will lead the resort’s culinary operations across its four dining concepts, private dining experiences, seasonal programming and banquet offerings.
Lotte New York Palace is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Nez as its new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage management, Nez will oversee operations across the hotel’s culinary program, including Villard Restaurant, the Gold Room, Rarities, and Pomme Palais, as well as in-room and private dining. His appointment marks an exciting addition to the hotel’s leadership team as Lotte New York Palace continues to elevate its culinary offerings and deliver exceptional guest experiences in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center announces the appointment of Dylan Stage as Chef de Cuisine of Jean-Georges Philadelphia, the acclaimed restaurant located in the city's tallest tower. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe and the United States, Stage settled into the 59th floor earlier this summer and leads the culinary team as the restaurant continues to evolve within one of the country's most exciting dining destinations.
NoMad London, the flagship hotel of the globally renowned NoMad brand housed in the Grade II-listed former Bow Street Magistrates' Court in Covent Garden, announces the appointment of Carlo Scotto as Executive Chef, marking a new culinary direction for the hotel.
NoMad London, the flagship hotel of the globally renowned NoMad brand housed in the Grade II-listed former Bow Street Magistrates' Court in Covent Garden, announces the appointment of Josh Harnden as Global Culinary Director, marking a new culinary direction for the hotel.
The Industrialist Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy Gruenberg as the new director of food & beverage, with over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience.
InterContinental San Diego has announced the appointment of hospitality leader Johann Runarsson as Director of Food & Beverage. Stepping into this strategic role, Runarsson brings a unique blend of hands-on operational leadership and F&B asset management expertise to the 400-room luxury waterfront property.
The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, announces the promotion of Connor Gillette to Director of Food & Beverage. In this new role, Gillette will oversee all food and beverage operations at The Alida, including Rhett restaurant, The Lost Square rooftop bar, The Trade Room lobby bar, The Cabana Club poolside service, in-room dining, and catering and banquet operations, utilizing the culinary venues to shape guest experiences.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, the Texas resort set along the banks of the Lower Colorado River just outside Austin, announced the appointment of Jonathan Rosenthal as Director of Food & Beverage. A 15-year Hyatt veteran, Rosenthal brings more than two decades of hospitality experience across resort, culinary and multi-venue food and beverage operations.
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection, the premier alpine resort in Telluride, is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Nicky Miscia. Bringing a global culinary perspective shaped by Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels across Italy and the United States, Chef Miscia will lead the property’s culinary program with an emphasis on quality ingredients, refined technique, seasonality and warm hospitality, while drawing inspiration from the unique character of Telluride.
InterContinental San Diego has appointed Michael Vollmer as Director of Beverage & Programming. Bringing over 18 years of luxury and lifestyle food and beverage leadership experience, Vollmer will oversee the waterfront hotel’s mixology strategy, beverage operations, and guest programming across all dining concepts and lounge venues.
The Reykjavik EDITION announces Simone Severini as its new Chef de Cuisine at TIDES, the hotel’s signature restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide and celebrated for its Icelandic-inspired cuisine. Born in Rome and raised on an organic family farm, Simone developed an early appreciation for the quality, seasonality and provenance of ingredients. His culinary career has since taken him across Europe and Asia, where he has developed an international approach to cuisine grounded in respect for local produce and natural flavours.
A new culinary chapter is taking shape at Trump International Beach Resort, where Chef Ivan Acevedo is bringing his South Florida experience, hospitality expertise and deeply personal approach to food to the resort's culinary operation. Born in Nicaragua and raised in the United States, Acevedo brings extensive experience from leading hospitality brands and South Florida properties, including Groot Hospitality, Seagate Hotel & Beach Club Delray Beach, Fontainebleau Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Loews Hotels and W South Beach.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Mair as Executive Chef, bringing more than 25 years of international culinary and luxury hospitality experience to the award-winning beachfront resort.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami announces John Iatrellis as restaurant chef of Paralía, the resort’s open-air, oceanfront restaurant inspired by the coastal traditions of the Aegean region. A Miami native of Greek heritage with more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Iatrellis will lead Paralía’s culinary team and continue to shape a menu that brings together the flavors of the Greek isles and Turkey’s Aegean coast with Florida seafood and seasonal ingredients.
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.