Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu has named Chris Bateman as its Executive Chef.
Overseeing all culinary operations at the Resort, Chef Bateman joins the Resort with more than 20 years of experience. Most recently executive chef of Jumeriah Creekside Hotel in Dubai, Bateman has served in various positions with Jumeriah in Dubai at Jumeriah the Mayden and Jumeriah Emirates Towers Dubai, as well as at Jumeriah Essex House in New York City. Prior to
that, Chef Bateman was with Four Seasons, serving as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and as a Sous Chef at The Pierre, formerly a Four Seasons hotel, in New York City. He began his culinary career in Stamford, Connecticut in a variety of restaurant positions.
“Chris is a talented and creative chef with worldwide experience, perfectly suited to create spectacular dining experiences here at the Resort,” says Robert Whitfield, regional vice president and general manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. “We’re pleased to welcome him into our ohana and are excited about the continual evolution of our award-winning culinary program.”
A graduate of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, Chef Bateman is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys all water sports and experiencing the world’s cultures.
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