Chef Yvan is a Swiss national who has worked with well-known hotels such as Hotel Pollux in Zermatt, Hotel Metropole in Interlaken and Hotel Basel Hilton International, as well as at the Hilton Kuching – Malaysia, Hilton Ramses – Cairo, Hilton Nairobi, Hilton – Al Ain, Hilton – Abu Dhabi and laterly at the Waldorf Astoria and Jeddah Hilton.
Technology in food and beverage: Executive chefs playing catch up
The majority of chefs would like to spend more time creating, cooking, developing, innovating and working with their teams, but the financial and managerial pressures of running a professional kitchen often push them into areas where they do not always feel comfortable.
Erika Suarez first female Executive Chef at El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Village, Waldorf Astoria Resorts
Most recently, Suarez served as the first ever female executive chef and corporate chef for Norwegian Cruise Line where she managed eight vessels and their entire culinary department.
Alberico Nunziata appointed new Executive Chef at The Beverly Hilton
Chef Nunziata will be responsible for overseeing the menus and staff of CIRCA 55, in addition to banquet operations, in-room dining and menus for the hotel’s high-profile events and galas.
Armando Galeas appointed Executive Chef for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa
Armando Galeas was previously chef de cuisine for Temple Orange at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, located in Manalapan, Florida.
Michael Mousseau appointed new Executive Chef, Four Seasons Sydney
Canadian-born Mousseau brings almost two decades of experience in world-class kitchens, arriving from his most recent posting at Four Seasons Resort Maui in Hawaii.
Louis Scaramuzzi named Executive Chef at The Hotel Zamora
In addition to overseeing food and beverage operations at Castile, Chef Louis Scaramuzzi will be responsible for culinary programming for the property’s new 360° Rooftop, which offers panoramic views of downtown St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Mexico.
Jelle Vandenbroucke joins JW Marriott Houston Downtown as Executive Sous Chef
The native of Belgium will assist Executive Chef Erin Smith in developing and executing seasonal fare for the hotel’s Main Kitchen restaurant, 806 Bar & Lounge and the banquet services.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort appoints Wayne Michaelson new Executive Chef
Chef Michaelson is a six-time winner of the American Culinary Federation and a recipient of the Judges Special Award and Most Outstanding Piece in the Show in American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary competitions.
Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa names Cory Garrison new Executive Chef
Garrison, a Texas native with more than 24 years of culinary experience, came to the Grand Hotel from the Omni Hotel Downtown in Dallas, Texas.
