Hilton Durban has announced the appointment of Martin Chetty as executive chef.
Markus Fritz, general manager, Hilton Durban, said, “We are excited to see what Martin can bring to our culinary team. His versatility and passion for food will undoubtedly reflect positively on his peers and his extensive experience throughout Southern Africa will provide new twists and innovation to our food offering.”
Chetty brings more than a decade of local and international experience to his new role at Hilton Durban. In his former role as executive chef at Southern Sun, Waterfront in Cape Town, he was responsible for all food outlets, including banqueting and room service.
“I love working with different ingredients that create new and exciting dishes. Cooking is about creating an experience and I hope that my new flavors and approach will create memorable moments for all our guests,” says Martin Chetty.
Prior to Southern Sun Waterfront, Chetty’s experience has taken him to Sun International Gaborone, The Vineyard and The Bay Hotel in Cape Town. His impressive career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa.
