Rick Gonzalez Named Executive Chef at Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles

. May 06, 2015

FELICITE ISLAND, Seychelles. - May 6, 2015. Rick Gonzalez has been appointed Executive Chef at Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles, which is scheduled to open late 2015.

A graduate of the Institut Hotelier Cesar Ritz in Switzerland, Rick began his career in the United States in 1989 working at the restaurant Adrienne as a cook. This was followed by culinary roles at the Maurice restaurant, The Peninsula New York and Four Seasons Palm Beach. In addition to serving as Executive Chef at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica and opening his own restaurant featuring modern Latino cuisine, Chef Gonzalaz has had the opportunity to work with many renowned chefs including Jacques Chibois, Marc Haeberlin, Hubert Des Marais and Douglas Rodriguez.

In late 2006, Gonzalez moved to Ecuador to teach culinary arts at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Four years later he headed to Asia and joined one of the most famous restaurants in Bangkok, Sirocco at The Lebua Hotel. Since then he has continued to explore the world and recently opened Amanzo'e in Greece where he served as Executive Chef.

"We are delighted to welcome Rick to the Six Senses team in the Seychelles," said Edouard Grosmangin, General Manager. "With his passion and extensive travels, he will share unforgettable culinary experiences and stories inspired by the local surroundings."

About Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Six Senses Zil Pasyon is located on the private island of Felicite, the fifth largest island in Seychelles offering unsurpassed vistas of the ocean and surrounding islands. This 30-villa resort occupies one third of the total island and has been brilliantly designed to embrace the picturesque landscape of untouched beauty. Six Senses Zil Pasyon will offer several dining options, an amazing Six Senses Spa built atop towering boulders facing the sea and a wide range of interesting activities and excursions.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is a hotel and spa management company comprised of nine resorts and 27 spas under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spa. Set to double in size over the next three years, Six Senses operates resorts in far-flung locations featuring incredible natural beauty. Known for its unique and diverse design personality, each property is supported by a leadership commitment to community, sustainability and wellness. Six Senses Spa offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spa is also located in prestigious hotels and resorts around the globe. Evason introduces a collection of unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to sustainability and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also provide a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services and personal attention.

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