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Appointments

Ananda Bareño has been appointed as Executive Chef at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, home to acclaimed The Marine Room and La Jolla Shores Hotel & Restaurant, has appointed Executive Chef Ananda Bareño to lead all culinary programming across the 21-acre beachfront resort. In addition to overseeing daily operations at the existing restaurants, she will guide the concept and development of a new restaurant, bar, and market launching as part of a $60 million resort-wide transformation currently underway.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
La Jolla, California, United States

Joshua Scott has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Emma

Hotel Emma, Texas' only AAA Five Diamond hotel and a two-key Michelin property located in the heart of Pearl, has announced a new hire to its food & beverage leadership team. Joshua Scott has been appointed to direct the hotel's F&B, overseeing Hotel Emma's three on-site dining destinations: Sternewirth, an upscale city bar and clubroom; Larder, focused on freshly prepared artisanal food and groceries; and Supper, a seasonally driven three-meal-per-day restaurant.

Hotel Emma
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Thomas LaHood has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage Outlets at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. John's River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces Thomas LaHood as Director of Food and Beverage Outlets. In his new role, LaHood will oversee the operations of all food and beverage outlets in the hotel with responsibilities including menu planning, restaurant staffing, catering services, and more.

Hyatt Regency
Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Fermin Roque has been appointed as Executive Chef at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appointment of Fermin Roque as Executive Chef, bringing a global culinary perspective and an innovative approach to the resort's food and beverage programming. With a career spanning luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, and international culinary experiences across the U.S., Spain, Curaçao, and Mexico, Chef Roque brings an ingredient-driven philosophy, deep respect for seasonal flavors, and a passion for experiential dining to Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe.

Margaritaville
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

Michel Eschmann has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Bali At Jimbaran Bay

Bringing Olympic culinary artistry and vision to its world-class dining scene, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay announces the appointment of Michel Eschmann as Director of Food and Beverage. The multi-award-winning chef draws on more than 20 years crafting outstanding dining experiences from both the back and front of house to his new role at the five-star resort.

Four Seasons
Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia

Charlotte Almayrac has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

With over ten years of experience in top-tier kitchens across the globe, Almayrac brings a refined and innovative approach to the pastry arts, reinforcing the resort's reputation as one of Southern California's premier dining destinations. In her new role, Chef Almayrac will oversee all pastry operations for the award-winning resort, from in-room dining and catering, to leading creative menu development at Park Hyatt Aviara's signature restaurants, Ponto Lago and Ember & Rye.

Park Hyatt
Carlsbad, California, United States

Christopher Nez has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Park Lane New York

Park Lane New York, a Highgate-managed hotel located on Billionaire's Row, announces the appointment of Christopher Nez as Director of Food & Beverage. Nez brings over twenty years of hospitality experience to his new role, which he will draw from to continue Park Lane New York's commitment to high standards of service. Nez will oversee the property's three distinctive dining concepts: Calvert's, the hotel's elegant second-floor restaurant which opened in July 2024; Rose Lane, the light-filled and open lobby bar and restaurant; and Darling, the intimate and iconic rooftop lounge situated atop the property.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Daniel Rivera has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at SLS Baha Mar

SLS Baha Mar announces the appointment of Daniel Rivera, renowned for his unforgettable dining experiences, as the new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 20 years of hospitality expertise spanning luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, and high-profile culinary ventures, Daniel brings an unmatched depth of experience and visionary leadership to the renowned resort.

SLS
Nassau, Bahamas

Bertrand Daluzeau has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Arizona Biltmore welcomes Bertrand as the new Director of Food and Beverage. With over 25 years of hospitality experience, 17 of which were dedicated to the luxury hotel industry, Bertrand brings extensive knowledge to this role. Originally from Paris, France, he has had the privilege of living and working in five different countries, allowing him to develop a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and traditions. Most recently, Bertrand served as Director of Food and Beverage across four hotels for the past nine years, including his leadership role at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, where he led a $100 million hotel renovation and introduced five new dining concepts. At Arizona Biltmore, Bertrand will oversee the resort's seven dining outlets and hopes to elevate banquet dining and drive environmentally friendly initiatives to reduce food waste.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Zaid Khan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont Orchid

Fairmont Orchid, a luxury resort along the Kohala Coast of Hawaiʻi Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Zaid Khan as its new Executive Chef. In his role, Chef Khan will lead all creative and strategic initiatives across the resort's six restaurants, as well as hotel-wide events. His passion for sustainable dining practices and commitment to supporting local farms and fishermen will enhance the property's culinary offerings.

Fairmont
Waimea, Hawaii, United States

Utsha Chakraborti has been appointed as Sous Chef at Novotel Goa Panjim

Novotel Goa Panjim is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Utsha Chakraborti as the new Sous Chef at Nora's Cantina, Spanish and Portuguese Tapas Bar. With a remarkable culinary journey across renowned hospitality brands, Chef Utsha is poised to bring creativity and unparalleled expertise to the hotel's gastronomic experiences.

Novotel
Goa, India