Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is delighted to announce the appointment of Shiv Kappal as Executive Chef. In his new role, Chef Kappal will lead all culinary operations for Canada's #1 Resort as recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, including signature restaurant SIDECUT Steakhouse, Braidwood Tavern, and the resort's evolving culinary program and innovative initiatives.
As Dubai's dining scene grows ever more competitive, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is raising the bar with the appointment of David Watson as Food & Beverage Manager—marking a bold step in the hotel's vision to position itself as a leading culinary destination in the heart of the city.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to introduce Peter Sethi as the newly appointed Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. With an impressive career spanning over sixteen years in the hospitality industry, Peter brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished reputation for elevating food and beverage operations to new heights.
Globally-trained chef brings multicultural flavors, fine dining pedigree, and a passion for community to downtown Chicago.
Kovensky joins the Hilton Anatole team with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, bringing a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships and leading high-performing sales teams. Prior to joining the Anatole, Kovensky held several senior leadership roles at prominent Hilton properties across the country, consistently exceeding sales targets and implementing innovative marketing strategies that elevated brand visibility and group business. In his new role, Kovensky will lead the hotel's sales and marketing efforts, focusing on group business, leisure travel and brand positioning in the competitive Dallas market.
Creating a dining experience that appeals to the local market and is well-received by the community will take centre stage for Culinary Director, Mitch Orr. In this role Orr will oversee Studio Paskin venues The Palomar, The Mulwray, and Jacob the Angel as well as rooftop bar Monica, in-room dining and events.
Montage Kapalua Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of CJ Jurchenko as director of food and beverage, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the resort's 24-acre oceanfront resort in Maui. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Jurchenko brings deep operational expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a thoughtful approach to guest-centered dining experiences to his new role.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune proudly announces the elevation of Bhushan Sawant to Executive Chef, a strategic leadership role that reflects his exceptional contributions, consistent performance, and culinary mastery over the past five years at the hotel. Bhushan's promotion further reinforces the brand's commitment to recognizing internal talent and driving excellence across all touchpoints of the guest dining experience.
Hyatt Regency Chennai is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Rizwaan Qureshi as MasterChef - Indian Cuisine, bringing with him a storied lineage and over two decades of exceptional culinary experience spanning India and abroad.
Sheraton Denver Downtown, a Sheraton Halo property and Denver's largest hotel with 1,238 guestrooms, announces an addition to its growing team at the property - a new Banquet Sous Chef.
La Fonda Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Bilotti as director of food and beverage at La Fonda on the Plaza, the iconic hotel that sits on the historic city center in downtown Santa Fe. A veteran in the hospitality, food and beverage industries, Bilotti will oversee the AAA Four Diamond Property's renowned culinary concepts as well as catering for onsite meetings and events and in-room dining.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas has appointed a new Executive Chef, Paolo Della Corte, to oversee all aspects of its Food and Beverage program, which includes nine different dining and drinking experiences within the Resort's footprint, in addition to a robust banquets and events operation.
Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin announces the appointment of Miao Fan as Chinese Executive Chef. With his arrival, Jin House — the hotel's Black Pearl-awarded Chinese restaurant — embarks on a new journey of Cantonese elegance and culinary creativity.
Hard Rock Hotel New York is proud to announce the promotion of Kayden King to Director of Restaurants. With a strong background in hospitality and operations, King brings proven leadership and a creative vision to the hotel's dynamic food and beverage program, which includes signature dining at Sessions Restaurant & Bar and creative bites and cocktail program at the rooftop hotspot RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge.
Hotel Café Royal, London, is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Matteo Carretta as the new Director of Beverage, overseeing the recipes and menus across all of the five-star hotel's bars. Bringing a wealth of mixology knowledge and experience in luxury bar management, Matteo will add to Hotel Café Royal's already exceptional beverage offering with innovative new cocktail and spirit menus.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune is delighted to announce the appointment of Gagan Sahu as Executive Sous Chef, bringing over 14 years of culinary experience across India's most prestigious luxury hotels and restaurants. Known for his modern approach to Indian cuisine, deep ingredient knowledge, and commitment to sustainability, Chef Gagan is set to further elevate the hotel's celebrated dining experiences.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island has announced the promotion of Deivid Paiva to Director of Beverage & Food, marking a fresh step in the property's evolution as a bold dining and lifestyle destination. He brings over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, including his time at Michelin-starred restaurants and global five-star brands across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Culinary leader Jaeyoung Lee ushers in a new chapter of creative innovation as he joins Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen as Executive Chef. Chef Jay will be overseeing the five-star urban sanctuary's three world-class restaurants, one lounge and premium banqueting with a focus on creating elevated and distinctive guest experiences.
Central to the ethos of Eduardo Gandia Martinez is the "art of cooking with heart and purpose." It's a value he learned from his grandmother in his native Spain that has guided him through an ambitious 12-year career. Now, in his new role as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Eduardo is set to bring heart, purpose and a Mediterranean respect for ingredients to the resort's award-winning culinary scene.
Nestled on the northern tip of Island of Palms, Wild Dunes Resort has announced the appointment of Jonathan Rosenthal as Director of Operations - Food & Beverage. Jonathan will oversee food and beverage operations across 14 distinctive dining venues at the property, focusing on innovation, elevating guest experiences, and ensuring exceptional operational standards.