InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, in a bid to boost food experience, has appointed two culinary veterans, Denny Akira Tanaka and Nicolas de Visch, in two executive roles.
Mr Tanaka has been appointed as director of Dining & Entertainment and Mr de Visch as executive chef.
InterContinental Fiji general manager, Erik Stuebe, said they were glad to have two professionals of such calibre to their team.
Experience
“They bring with them a wealth of knowledge, and will be integral to implementing the exciting plans we have in pipeline for the next few years.”
Chef de Visch brings a fresh global perspective with 25 years kitchen experience throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia, with a Michelin star restaurant background.
He opened the 7-star luxury hotel Burj Al Arab at only 25.
Mr Tanaka, who studied in Cornell University in the United States of America, also joins InterContinental Fiji with 15 years of invaluable experience in restaurant operations in Asia and the Middle East.
“Nicolas and I are excited to work with such a fabulous team that has already achieved so much and collaborating to elevate five star dining experiences in Fiji,” Mr Tanaka said.
“We’re looking forward to working hands-on with the team to continue delivering authentic and enriching Fijian experiences to guests and showcase the talent this resort has.”
Objective
“My objective is to deliver not just exceptional but holistic dining experiences – from the moment our guests enter the restaurant till the moment they leave.”
About their first impressions of Fiji, Mr de Visch said: “Fiji is a place where its people have such beautiful and warm personalities; I feel so welcome and very much at home.”
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