Nominations

🎰 Paul G. V. Baker, an experienced casino executive, will succeed Timothy Kelly as President of Atlantis Resorts Dubai. Timothy Kelly has moved to lead City of Dreams in Macao. Baker's extensive background includes positions as Vice President for Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Vice President in Macao for Wynn Macao, and most recently, President of the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macao. Baker's appointment signals Dubai's ambition to become a Middle Eastern gambling hub.

📌 Laurent Garrido, with a background from Cornell-Essec and experience in Mauritius, Tahiti, Evian, Montreux, Marrakech, and La Baule, has been appointed as the General Manager of the InterContinental Marseille–Hotel Dieu. He previously managed resort transformations and development projects in the hospitality and health sectors before taking over the helm at InterContinental Marseille.

📈 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.

📈 Mandarin Oriental International appoints Cristina Diezhandino and Fabrice Megarbane as independent board members starting from August 1, 2024, to bolster its new "customer and brand" strategy. Diezhandino, after over 18 years at Diageo, recognized as Forbes' influential CMO since 2021 and "Global Marketer of the Year" in 2022, brings expertise in marketing, innovation, and digital transformation. Megarbane contributes 24 years of expertise from L’Oréal, where he serves as Chief Global Growth Officer and is a member of the executive committee.

🏡 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.

📖 Frédéric Le Gallois, with a career spanning nearly 30 years in prestigious hospitality institutions such as Carlton Cannes, Grand Hôtel Paris Intercontinental, Four Seasons George V, Meurice Paris, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Bristol Paris, The Connaught London, and The Churchill Hyatt Regency London, currently leads the five-star Hôtel Pont Royal Paris. Beyond his hotelier role, he's passionate about literature, especially crime novels. Le Gallois published his first book, "Vous allez tous crever!" followed by its sequel, "La Traque.

🍴 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.