Appointments

Bertrand Noeureuil has been appointed as Chef of L'Orangerie at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

After building his reputation with the greatest chefs and establishing his own voice in Bordeaux, chef Bertrand Noeureuil opens a new chapter of his career at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Appointed chef of L'Orangerie, he will also be tasked with breathing new culinary identity into the Bar, La Galerie, and the hotel's Room Service. Crowned Talent of the Year 2026 by La Liste, he embodies the emergence of a singular voice in French gastronomy, driven by a cuisine in dialogue with the living world.

Angelika Riedler Pereira has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at LUMA Hotel Times Square

AperiBar, the chic Italianesque restaurant and cocktail bar by acclaimed Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur Charlie Palmer, today announced the appointment of Angelika Riedler Pereira as general manager. The appointment strengthens AperiBar's women-led leadership team at a restaurant built around the Italian aperitivo tradition, the daily ritual of gathering over wine, spritzes and small bites at just the right moment in the day.

Zak Gregoire has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection, a fixture in Aspen for over 137 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Zak Gregoire. Bringing a global culinary perspective shaped by luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, and private clubs, Gregoire will oversee the property's celebrated food and beverage program, building on Hotel Jerome's legacy of exceptional dining with a philosophy centered on seasonality and regional traditions.

Ranjitkumar Sukumaran has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ranjitkumar Sukumaran as Executive Head Chef ahead of its highly anticipated opening in September 2026. The hotel has appointed Sukumaran to develop the culinary vision behind its two new dining concepts, which will include a contemporary British restaurant overlooking Hyde Park.

Francecil Ponte has been appointed as Executive Chef at Le Méridien Arlington

Le Méridien Arlington is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Francecil Ponte as Executive Chef, marking a pivotal moment as the property enters a transformative new era. Chef Ponte's appointment underscores the hotel's commitment to elevating the guest experience through exceptional culinary leadership as it prepares to unveil its fully renovated property in the coming days.

Kenichi Saito has been appointed as Head Mixologist at Henderson Beach Resort

Henderson Beach Resort, the premier luxury destination along Florida’s Emerald Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenichi Saito as its Head Mixologist. An award-winning bartender known for his creative approach to cocktail design and dedication to elevated hospitality, Saito brings a dynamic blend of technical precision, innovation, and guest-focused service to the resort’s beverage program.

Sergio Howland has been appointed as Executive Chef at Montage Healdsburg

Montage Healdsburg announces the appointment of Sergio Howland as executive chef, leading the culinary vision for the 258-acre resort in the heart of Sonoma wine country. With more than two decades of experience as a culinary leader, Howland brings a global perspective, deep knowledge of wine, and a philosophy shaped by Sonoma’s seasonal abundance and viticultural heritage to the ultra-luxury resort.

Bill McKinney has been appointed as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage at Pyramid Global Hospitality

Bill McKinney brings more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury hotels, restaurants and bars to his new role as Pyramid Global Hospitality’s corporate director of food and beverage. Most recently, he led food and beverage operations for more than 45 hotels across the U.S. and Caribbean within IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio. In his new role, McKinney will partner with hotels across Pyramid Global Hospitality to strengthen the performance of food and beverage outlets, advance strategic initiatives and continue elevating the guest experience.

Kevin Danet has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

With more than a decade of experience in Vietnam, and having spent almost two years as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Metropole Hanoi before stepping into this new position, Kevin brings intimate knowledge of the local market and hospitality landscape. He oversees the hotel’s eight F&B outlets, including the signature modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu. “Beautiful venues and exceptional cuisine are important, but what guests remember most is how we made them feel,” Kevin said.

Liam Nealon has been appointed as Director of Culinary at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Liam joined the Metropole with 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia and Europe, most recently at the Four Seasons Resort Bali. Known for his deep respect for ingredients and focus on natural flavours, Liam aims to create more dynamic, engaging guest experiences. “I am particularly passionate about collaborating closely with service teams to foster meaningful guest connections and memorable moments,” Liam said.

Ryan Murphy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Trump Turnberry

Trump Hotels is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Murphy as Executive Chef at Trump Turnberry, the iconic Forbes Five-Star resort and home to two AA Rosettes. In his new role, Murphy will lead all culinary and Food & Beverage operations across the resort, including its restaurants, championship golf clubhouse, banquet program and in-room dining, while helping shape the next chapter of Turnberry’s celebrated dining experiences. 

Bo Counts has been promoted to Executive Chef at Swissotel Chicago

Swissôtel Chicago, recognized as one of the Best Conference Hotels in Chicago by U.S. News & World Report, has promoted long-time culinary team member Bo Counts to Executive Chef. In his new role, Counts oversees back-of-house culinary execution, menu innovation and kitchen staff management at its signature lounge, Amuse.His leadership focuses on approachable, high-quality cuisine, sustainable kitchen initiatives and menu offerings that align with the hotel’s Vitality brand pillar.