Appointments

Steven Jin has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Drawing on a resume as dazzling as his creations, the award-winning Steven Jin joins Four Seasons Hotel Seoul at Executive Pastry Chef. From winning silver at the French Dessert Championships to honing his craft across multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Jin's innovative approach has seen him on a stellar career trajectory. Now, the visionary creative brings his signature style to Seoul's buzzing metropolis - as well as a new Afternoon Tea offering to the Hotel's world-class dining experiences.

Liliana Myers has been appointed as Pastry Chef at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek

Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, has welcomed Liliana Myers as pastry chef. Myers will use her experience in the baking industry to curate signature pastries and desserts for Local Jones, the hotel and its restaurant concepts, as well as for meetings, events and catering.Myers joined the Halcyon team as pastry chef in 2025. Her previous culinary experience includes positions at several New York restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate, and she spent time in France as a pastry and savory cook at Michelin-starred La Fenière. Myers relo cated to Boulder in 2013, where she spent years leading numerous pastry programs at notable Boulder restaurants. Before joining the Halcyon team, Myers was the executive pastry chef at Safta where she led the bakery program and developed dessert menus. An award-winning pastry chef, in 2022 Myers was recognized as a Rising Star Pastry Chef for StarChefs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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