Michael Santoro Appointed Executive Chef of The Beverly Hills Hotel
Edward Mady, Regional Director West Coast USA and General Manager, has named Michael Santoro executive chef of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Chef Santoro arrives at the hotel on October 17, and will be responsible for overseeing the property's entire culinary operation, including the legendary Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room, Cabana Cafe, Bar Nineteen12, in-room dining, and banquets and events.
Prior to this, Chef Santoro was the executive chef of the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, and introduced a heightened food and beverage offering following its reopening after an extensive renovation in 2016. Before this, he was the executive chef at New York City's Andaz 5th AVE flagship property. Throughout his impressive 15-year culinary career, Chef Santoro worked at premier dining establishments around the country, including Blue Duck Tavern in DC, Boqueria and Gilt in NYC, and The Mildred in Pennsylvania. He also spent time working at several Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, including Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain (Two-Star), and UK's Fat Duck (Three-Star).
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Chef Santoro earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, and previously attended Cleveland State University. Included among his numerous industry recognitions are 2014 nominations for The James Beard Foundation Awards Outstanding Chef Mid-Atlantic, and Star Chefs' Rising Star Chefs Awards.
Steeped in legendary history, The Beverly Hills Hotel has remained a beloved reflection of Hollywood's Golden Age for over 100 years. The landmark hotel offers the ambiance of a relaxed resort with lush and fragrant gardens and public areas reminiscent of timeless Hollywood glamour. It features 210 guestrooms and suites, spread among 12 acres, including private historic bungalows with a residential feel. Its popular dining options include the iconic Polo Lounge, vintage Fountain Coffee Room, Bar Nineteen12 and the Cabana Cafe. A full-service spa is also offered, in addition to its legendary pool and cabanas. The hotel recently underwent a thoughtful restoration of its public areas and all main house accommodations and select bungalows, with the remaining bungalows being redesigned in phases.
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