Orlando World Center Marriott is proud to announce the addition of two new chefs to its distinguished culinary team with the appointments of Brian “Butta” Stalters as Executive Banquet Chef and Alexia “Lexi” Gawlak as Chef de Cuisine at Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen.
With years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Chef Stalters and Chef Gawlak bring international insights and exquisite flavors to the world-class venue that has developed an excellent reputation as a leader in the global hospitality space by working in total harmony to anticipate the needs of guests and exceed expectations.
Chef Stalters carries more than 10 years of culinary expertise to Orlando World Center Marriott, having worked extensively with first-rate chefs, gaining top-notch perspective at notable establishments including Brickton at Chicago Marriott O’Hare, Doral Resort & Spa in Miami, overseeing 11 food venues, vast outdoor event spaces and the famed Members PGA Golf Club, as well as a seven-year stint at The JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Grande Lakes in Orlando. Additionally, Stalters’ background includes a Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.
Chef Gawlak joins the hotel as the Chef de Cuisine for Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chef Gawlak trained in various kitchens from New York to Florida, most notably in the Orlando area’s top kitchens, including Primo, Luma on Park and The Ravenous Pig. She comes to Orlando World Center Marriott after nearly five years at Whole Foods, where she held the position of receiving manager. Chef Gawlak possesses a keen eye for artfully composed plates, the freshest ingredients and beautiful micro-local product which makes Siro the place to be.
Guests dine around the world and experience culinary gems tucked away inside the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. Home to 10 diverse restaurants and lounges including Mikado’s Japanese Steakhouse, serving exemplary sushi combinations and specialty drinks along with fun entertainment by skilled teppan-yaki chefs; Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse and Grill, providing America’s finest cuts of USDA prime aged beef and fresh seafood and Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen, the resort’s newest restaurant, showcasing creative Italian cuisine with farm-to-fork flavors and an extensive wine list. Sports fans flock to High Velocity, as this family-friendly sports bar sets the standard, serving up the best selection of beers and bar fare in town with more than 28 flat-panel HDTVs.
