Nominations

📈 Mandarin Oriental International Limited nominates Cristina Diezhandino and Fabrice Megarbane as independent non-executive directors starting August 1, 2024. Diezhandino, with 18+ years at Diageo, has been Chief Marketing Officer since July 2020, recognized by Forbes World's most influential CMOs list, and named Global Marketer of the Year 2022. Megarbane, L'Oréal's Chief Global Growth Officer, has overseen projects exceeding 10 billion euros in revenue and led a 20,000-strong team during his 24-year tenure.

🏡 Candice Barwell Nassar appointed General Manager of the new L'Arev St Tropez, opened March 2023 on the Côte d'Azur. Boasting over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, Nassar began her career at 17 and has previously worked with Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz; Shangri-La Villingili, Maldives; Société des Bains de Mer, Monaco; Rosewood Abu Dhabi; and The Ritz, London.

🍴 Vincenzo Tuccillo, a 33-year-old chef from a small town near Naples, Italy, joins AC Hotel Nice by Marriott. With experience working alongside Alain Ducasse, Thierry Marx, and Simone Zanoni, he now heads the seasonal restaurant Farago On The Roof, serving Mediterranean dishes and menus for private events, featuring specialties like "quasi de veau basse température, sauce tonnato," "marinated beet carpaccio," and "sea bream ceviche with blackcurrant vinaigrette." Tuccillo emphasizes shareable plates and ends with desserts like chestnut cream tiramisu and deconstructed lemon tart.

📌 L'hôtel Raphael is seeking a Technical Agent (H/F). The successful candidate will report to the Technical and Safety Director and be under the supervision of the Technical Manager, actively participating in the maintenance of the hotel's technical installations, equipment, and buildings.

🍴 François-Joseph Mugg, ex-restaurateur d’art à Paris, bought the oldest restaurant in Ault, Somme, Le Saint-Pierre (established in 1866), to start a new career in catering. He initiated a 'carte d’infidélité' among local restaurants, including Le Saint-Pierre, Chez Virgile, Fenêtre sur cour, and Aux vents et marées, to encourage patrons to explore different cuisines. Rewards like free desserts or cocktails are offered for dining at all participating establishments, boosting the area's popularity and media attraction without incurring costs to the restaurants.

🍴 Chefs de rang positions in Paris near Saint-Germain offer €1900 net salary plus substantial tips (€50-€100 per day). Candidates must have significant experience and good English skills. The jobs promise a positive team atmosphere and flexible schedules with always two consecutive days off, no split shifts.

🍴 Elior Group's subsidiary, Elior, is the leading company in France's collective restaurant industry. For over 25 years, Elior has been ahead in meeting the expectations and needs of various groups, including children, students, workers, patients, and residents.

🏨 Camille Laratte has joined Okko Hotels as the Marketing and Communications Director and will serve on the executive committee. With a background in developing F&B concepts at Accor Group and strategic conception to operational execution expertise, she aims to enhance customer experience. Laratte's marketing strategy for Okko Hotels will focus on innovation and sustainable practices, reflecting its status as France's first mission-driven hotel brand. She will lead strategic rebranding projects and brand expansion, ensuring marketing consistency and efficiency.

📈 Cédric Bartolini has been appointed to lead the commercial direction of Choice Hotels EMEA, focusing on sales, marketing, revenue management, and distribution. A veteran with a career starting at Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG, he later joined Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, then Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH in 2017, and Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences. In his new role, Bartolini will implement a targeted commercial strategy to enhance growth and profitability in the EMEA region. CEO David Beers expresses confidence in Bartolini's proven track record and impact on strategic goals and franchisee value proposition.

🏨 Pierre Lartigue discussed the Hotel Gaité Montparnasse transaction with Hospitality ON, following the sale of the 33-room, 4-star Hotel Opera Opal on rue Tronchet. The 3-star hotel, located in Paris' 14th arrondissement between Montparnasse station and rue de la Gaité, was acquired by Groupe Marmott, led by Louis Grandcolas and Matthieu Bégué, in collaboration with Extendam.