Ivan Acevedo è stato nominato Director of Culinary presso Trump International Beach Resort

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.

John Iatrellis è stato nominato Restaurant Chef of Paralía presso The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

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. 

Mark Traugutt è stato nominato Specialty Chef at Jack Dusty and Rufa presso The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Mark Traugutt as Specialty Chef overseeing Jack Dusty, the resort’s signature waterfront seafood restaurant, and Rufa, its elevated al fresco dining concept featuring imaginative cocktails, shareable dishes and sunset views. With more than 25 years of experience across luxury hospitality, fine dining and restaurant operations, Traugutt brings extensive culinary leadership experience to the role, including menu development, large-scale event operations and team leadership.

Rocky Rocha è stato nominato director of food and beverage presso Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Rocha is an award-winning chef and hospitality executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience within hotels, casino resorts, upscale restaurants and banquet operations. Skilled in leading high-volume food and beverage operations while driving profitability, team performance and exceptional guest experiences, Rocha is a hands-on leader with a passion for taking care of people.

Rohit Suvarna è stato nominato Director of Beverage presso The St. Regis Atlanta

The St. Regis Atlanta announces the appointment of Rohit Suvarna as Director of Beverage. With more than a decade of experience within the Marriott International portfolio and a career spanning luxury hospitality destinations worldwide, Suvarna brings extensive food and beverage leadership experience and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences to Atlanta’s Best Address. 

Frank Radosti è stato nominato corporate executive chef presso Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the 2,400-acre resort destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, has appointed Frank Radosti as corporate executive chef. In this role, Radosti will lead the resort’s culinary team while overseeing menu development, restaurant operations, banquet and catering services, and food and beverage programming. His oversight will span dining and event operations throughout the resort, including waterfront favorites The Beach House and Marina Bar & Grill, as well as culinary operations across the resort’s four championship golf courses, 226-slip marina and more than 85,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Marley Brown è stato nominato Director of Food & Beverage presso Kimpton Claret Hotel

The Kimpton Claret Hotel, a boutique property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marley Brown as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 15 years of multi-unit operations experience spanning food, beverage, events, and lodging, Brown oversees all culinary operations at the property, including its flagship, Italian-inspired restaurant, Saverina, and the lively Halo Rooftop Bar, the highest open-air bar in Denver.