Hyatt Regency Austin Welcomes New Executive Chef, Ted Hill

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. May 09, 2016

AUSTIN, TX. May 9, 2016 - Hyatt Regency Austin, located on the shores of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, has hired Ted Hill as its new executive chef. Chef Ted joins the hotel from Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa where he served as executive sous chef.

“We are thrilled to announce Ted Hill as executive chef at Hyatt Regency Austin,” said Michael Murphy, general manager of Hyatt Regency Austin. “Chef Hill brings a tremendous amount of talent and experience to the culinary team, and we are very excited to see his vision for the hotel's food offerings come to life.”

As executive chef, Ted will oversee all of the culinary operations at Hyatt Regency Austin including banquets and catering, the hotel's two restaurants Southwest Bistro and Marker 10, and the sushi bar.

“I am delighted to be a part of the Hyatt Regency Austin team,” said Ted Hill, executive chef at Hyatt Regency Austin. “It is a very exciting time to join the property as it completes a multi-million dollar renovation and reintroduces itself to guests and the local community. I look forward to reflecting the hotel's new style into the menus, while reflecting Austin's vibrant and eclectic culinary scene.”

Hill has more than 16 years of experience in the restaurant and food industry. He began his career with Hyatt Corporation 11 years ago at Hyatt Regency Irvine, where he held various positions from prep cook to chef de cuisine for the property. Chef Ted graduated from Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles.

Chef Hill will manage and oversee a team of 50 employees at the hotel. “As executive chef, I also look forward to mentoring my team of incredibly talented employees and help them thrive in their careers,” said Chef.

For more information on Hyatt Regency Austin, please call (512) 477-1234, or visit www.austin.hyatt.com.

About Hyatt Regency Austin

Situated on the shores of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, Hyatt Regency Austin is a modern hotel located in the middle of the vibrant downtown. The AAA Four Diamond property is ideally located in the city's center, allowing guests the convenience to explore the best of Austin, from the famous live music scene and eclectic shops and boutiques, to popular landmarks and lake activities, and much more. The hotel offers more than 45,000 sq. feet of customizable function space, including the 14,138 sq. foot Zilker Ballroom, and a 3,700 sq. foot outdoor terrace. Hyatt Regency Austin provides a variety of delicious dining options for guests at Southwest Bistro and Marker 10. For more information on Hyatt Regency Austin, please visit www.austin.hyatt.com

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 160 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion - from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, visit www.hyattregency.com.

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