BEVERLY HILLS, Calif | Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Steven Peterson has joined the company as Corporate Chef – Americas, a newly created position.

Steven will have overall responsibility for the Hilton Americas culinary program including menu development, creating operating efficiencies and quality control. Additionally, he will work closely with food and beverage operations to achieve an upscale and luxury dining experience geared towards exceeding guest expectations within all of the full-service Hilton brands.

Prior to joining Hilton, Steven held the position of Executive Chef for The MGM Grand Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for seven years and had oversight of the culinary operations for the resort-casino. From 1999 to 2002, Steven served as the Corporate Chef for Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he was responsible for developing the culinary agenda and direction within the hotel company as it related to new hotel openings as well as acquisitions, staffing, and corporate sponsored events.

“Steven’s superb culinary talent and proven track record at highly regarded resorts, hotels and restaurants is consistent with Hilton’s renewed commitment to deliver world-class dining options,” said Doug Zeif, Vice President Food and Beverage – Americas. “Under his direction, our culinary team will achieve the company’s mission to enhance the culinary offerings throughout Hilton’s Americas system.”

Steven has received numerous industry accolades including the Beaver Creek Food and Wine Festival “Best of Show Award” and the Texas Wine and Food Festival “People’s Choice Award,” and was named one of the top four chefs by the National Chefs of America – Greater Chicago Area. He also orchestrated the first culinary apprenticeship program in Las Vegas.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,800 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 122 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2021 World's Best Workplaces list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years. In 2021, in addition to opening more than one hotel a day, Hilton introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 128 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

David Trumble
Director, External Communications
602-957-5753
Hilton

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