Park Hyatt New York  announced the appointment of Gerard Spezio as Executive Chef of the hotel. Chef Spezio joins the five-star award-winning hotel with previous experience at various Hyatt properties nationally.  As Executive Chef of Park Hyatt New York, Chef Spezio oversees the dining outlet’s culinary offerings, ensuring locals and guests of the hotel receive […]

Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, part of the Noble House Hotels and Resorts collection of luxury hotels and resorts, announced the appointment of Troy Batten, the current Executive Chef of the hotel’s award-winning Spur Restaurant & Bar and Spur Catering, as the new Area Director of Food and Beverage. Batten began his career at Teton […]

Paséa Hotel & Spa—the Huntington Beach, California-based Meritage Collection hotel celebrated for its oceanfront culinary offerings—announced a complete revamp of its food and beverage program, slated to be unveiled this spring. The hotel’s dining venues will undergo a $5 million renovation, opening a brand-new restaurant concept on the ground floor where Tanner’s Restaurant currently sits. […]

Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits, a pioneer of a new frontier of the classic, Western-style dining experience in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, welcomed Demetri Smith to the position of Executive General Manager.  Having worked in the hotel and restaurant industry for nearly 20 years, Smith brings extensive knowledge and experience to this position. His enthusiasm for […]

Henderson Beach Resort, a leading luxury resort known for its exceptional hospitality and exquisite dining experiences, announced the appointment of Tyler Simmons as its new Executive Chef. With a remarkable culinary career spanning over two decades, Chef Simmons brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the resort’s esteemed culinary team. Renowned for his creative […]

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, announced the promotion of Jason Sundberg. In this new leadership role as Director of Bars & Restaurants, Sundberg will execute the luxury hotel’s mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in the food and beverage space, injecting creativity and passion at every turn.    For the past two years, Sundberg […]

Rosewood Little Dix Bay announced a key appointment to their Food & Beverage team – Executive Chef Andy Gaskin. A well-established name in the world of hospitality, Chef Andy looks forward to bringing his expertise and passion to Rosewood Little Dix Bay, with the goal of continually advancing the property’s culinary program. From Caribbean fine […]

Chef David Burke announced the addition of the restaurants of the historic 116-year-old The Bernards Inn to his collection of unique, award-winning restaurants, having just inked a partnership with the inn’s owner, Hampshire Destination Properties, LLC, a subsidiary of The Hampshire Companies.   He and his David Burke Hospitality Management (DBHM) team are taking charge of […]

Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts officially announced their partnership with Thomas Keller, the acclaimed Chef/Restaurateur currently holding seven Michelin stars for properties throughout the United States. Chef Keller will oversee all food and beverage operations at the Coral Casino including Coral Café, Fins, Poolside Dining, the Tydes location restaurant, and La Pacifica. Plans are also […]

Timbers Kaua‘i at Hōkūala, the award-winning, oceanfront resort community, has promoted Chef Alex Amorin to the position of executive chef. Following his successful tenure as chef de cuisine, Chef Amorin’s ascension to this esteemed role promises to further enhance the property’s reputation for delivering innovative, farm-to-fork fare. Marked by Chef Amorin’s vision for celebrating local […]

Reservations are now open for the highly-anticipated celebratory dining experience, HaSalon, by Chef Eyal Shani at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The high-end, Mediterranean restaurant opens to the public July 15 and marks the second culinary creation from Chef Shani, who unveiled Miznon to guests at The Venetian Resort in December 2022. The HaSalon menu […]

Cheeca Lodge & Spa announced the appointment of Scott Burnett as Executive Chef.  As the Executive Chef of the historic resort, Burnett will oversee Cheeca Lodge’s restaurants, including Atlantic’s Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, 25 South, and Cheeca’s poolside Tiki Bar. Burnett will spearhead the creation and execution of menus, direct culinary […]

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara– the premier resort by the sea on the Gaviota Coast, welcomes Chef Susanto Bhattacharya, who has climbed the culinary ranks from a small river town in India to honing his skills on the worldwide stage. Chef Susanto has worked with three celebrated Michelin Chefs and at the finest luxury hotels […]

W Miami announced the appointment of Gonzalo Maggi Bescos as the new general manager of the hotel. Gonzalo Maggi Bescos brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, having worked in the luxury hospitality industry for over 20 years in leadership roles across multiple continents, companies, and Marriott International brands. As General Manager, […]

Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU announced the appointment of Jose Martinez as Director of Food & Beverage and Chris Castro as Executive Chef. The dynamic duo will lead the hotel in introducing four new restaurant and lounge concepts to Tempe’s bustling downtown district upon opening on April 28, 2023. Jose Martinez, Director of Food & […]

Sheraton Dallas welcomed Andrew Cardillo as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Cardillo brings an extensive culinary background to the role.  Cardillo previously worked as Executive Chef at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown and has worked with other Marriott properties across the country including Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.  As […]

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, an award-winning resort in Bonita Springs, near the city of Naples in Southwest Florida, promoted Justin Spott as Chef De Cuisine and welcomed Jonathan Egged as General Manager of the resort’s signature restaurant, Tarpon Bay. Spott and Egged join the leadership team at Tarpon Bay as the restaurant […]

Naples Grande Beach Resort announced the appointment of Jim O’Connor as Executive Chef. As the new Executive Chef, O’Connor will oversee all of Naples Grande Beach Resort’s culinary offerings, including The Catch of the Pelican, Mantra Lounge, Rhode’s End, Aura, Gulf Coast Oasis, Spressi Marketplace, The Sunset Veranda, In-Room Dining, and Banquets including the resort’s […]

Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the recently renovated Hilton Richmond Downtown announces the appointment of Theo Ioannou as Executive Chef. In his role, Ioannou will oversee the 250-room hotel’s signature dining outlets—the new lobby bar and lounge, Gather & Hem, and 1885 Café & Market, in addition to all catering and banquet offerings. Ioannou brings over two […]