John Taube IV has been named as Culinary Director of Private Label Collection, a full-service hospitality company that develops and manages hotels and restaurants in Hawaii and California, and Executive Chef of Kaimana Beach Hotel, the vibrant and trendy boutique hotel situated on Waikīkī’s Gold Coast. An award-winning chef who has cemented Kaimana’s signature restaurant, Hau Tree, as an island favorite with locals and travelers alike while continuing to elevate the cuisine, Taube offers a collaborative approach to fine dining and has been instrumental in leading Private Label Collection in menu creation, kitchen management, special events and more to capture and deliver the best flavors of Hawaii.