The Westin Jakarta announces new appointments to its F&B department

The Westin Jakarta welcomes Daniel Chaney as its new govt chef, and Martin Weise because the director of meals and beverage. 

In his new position, Chaney will take cost of the general culinary experiences at The Westin Jakarta.

Weise, alternatively, will deal with all meals and beverage operations of the resort, together with Seasonal Tastes, Henshin, Daily Treats, in addition to the Events and Banquet crew.

Meet Daniel Chaney

Prior to becoming a member of The Westin Jakarta, Chaney was an Executive Chef at The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection for 2 years, the place he managed the culinary features of 4 eating places and banquet in addition to menu planning. 

He has intensive expertise masking over 20 years, together with a stint in Rosewood Phnom Penh as a Chef De Cuisine; Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort in St. Lucia as Chef De Cuisine; and Aryaduta Bali because the Executive Chef.

He has additionally labored in skilled kitchens in Hong Kong, Dubai, Bermuda and the United States. 

Throughout his profession, Chaney managed quite a few award-winning institutions and was hailed Chef of the Year in 2013 by Foodie Hong Kong.

He stated of this newest task: “I am honoured to be taking up the position of Executive Chef at The Westin Jakarta. I am excited about enhancing the culinary offering and ensuring that every dish is of the highest quality and caters to the diverse tastes of our guests. As the Executive Chef, I will strive to motivate my team to reach their full potential and create an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to excel. By working together, we will positively impact the entire hotel’s culinary offerings and elevate the dining experience for our guests.”

Meet Martin Weise

Previously, Weise was additionally an F&B director at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place for 2 years, the place he led the restaurant operations and the biggest ballroom on the town that caters up to 8,000 folks. 

Before shifting his profession to meals and beverage administration, he was the manager chef on the JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta for 3 years.

Prior to shifting to Asia, Weise honed his culinary expertise at  different five-star lodges in Australia and Europe, together with the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, The Savoy Hotel in London, The Westin Sydney, and Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin amongst others.

With greater than 20 years of expertise within the luxurious resort business, Weise is passionate in creating distinctive visitor experiences and driving enterprise via revolutionary methods and powerful management. 

He stated of his new position: “My vision for Food and Beverage at The Westin Jakarta is to set a new standard of excellence with innovative culinary experience, exceptional service tailored to every guest’s needs with Henshin and Seasonal Tastes positioned as the best restaurants in Jakarta.”