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.
Maître Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere appointed Executive Chef of Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Formerly Executive Chef of the resort’s French restaurant, Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world to attain the prestigious Master Chef title.
Madinat Jumeirah appoints Dirk Haltenhof as Resort Executive Chef
Moving on from his role as Executive Chef at The Oberoi Hotel, Dubai, Chef Dirk will be responsible for the resort’s diverse food experiences and will supervise a team of over 200 chefs and 120 stewards.
David Viviano appointed Executive Chef at Montage Kapalua Bay
Viviano comes to Montage Kapalua Bay from the St. Regis Aspen Resort & Spa in Colorado, where he was the “CheF&B”.
Rachel Haggstrom named Executive Chef of Balboa Bay Resort
Haggstrom has been serving as the property’s chef de cuisine since October 2013.
Dario Cattarinich new Executive Chef at two Myanmar properties
He starts as the Executive Chef at The Emerald Palace Hotel and Residence@26 from his most recent role as Italian specialty chef at Etesian fine dining restaurant in Velassaru a five star luxury resort in Maldives.
Raymond Cheung joins Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui as Executive Chef
Chef Cheung oversees food operations in all restaurants at the hotel, including Hugo’s, The Chinese Restaurant, Cafe, Chin Chin Bar, as well as in-room dining service and the hotel’s events catering.
Zach Dallessandro new Executive Chef at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Dallessandro joins Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., where he served as Executive Chef/Director of Food and Beverage for almost three years.











