Alila Hotels & Resorts has appointed Rick Gonzalez as head chef at Alila Jabal Akhdar, which opened three months ago.
Prior to joining the Oman hotel, Gonzalez was executive chef at Amandari in Ubud, Bali, and also worked with the team at Sana Sini restaurant at Pullman Hotel in Jakarta.
He was also the pre-opening chef at Amanzo Resort, Porto Heli in Greece, and chef de cuisine at Sirocco Restaurant at Lebua Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was responsible for the overall culinary operation and managing the kitchen staff of 20 chefs and seven stewards.
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At Alila Jabal Akhdar, Gonzalez will follow the farm to table concept of featuring seasonal products from local farmers, fishermen, and bee-keepers, which ties in with the hotel’s practices of sustainable tourism and promoting community development.
“Like Alila Hotels & Resorts, I have a high respect for the Omani culture and I like to ensure that our guests experience everything this stunning area has to offer,” Gonzalez explained.
Alila Jabal Akhdar general manager Jork Bosselaar commented: “We look forward to incorporating Rick’s innovative ideas into our menu and further encouraging the use of local produce from the neighbouring communities.
"We have come a long way since the opening in May and look forward to expanding the Alila Jabal Akhdar family with like-minded and spirited professionals.”
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