JUNE 1, 2015 (BEVERLY HILLS, CALI.) – Award-winning chef Patrice Martineau has been named Executive Chef at Montage Beverly Hills, and assumed his role in early May. In his new position, the French-born Martineau is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the culinary operations of Montage Beverly Hills’ Rooftop Grill, Parq Bar, £10, In-Room Dining, as well as catering and conference services. Chef Martineau draws inspiration from the wealth of seasonal produce readily available in Southern California. In collaboration with local farms and foragers, he sources both exotic and native ingredients to create unique flavors exclusively for the discerning guests at Montage Beverly Hills. Martineau also frequents local farmers markets to ensure fresh, seasonal ingredients are consistently incorporated into every dish.
“It is such an honor to be a part of Montage Beverly Hills,” said Chef Martineau. “The hotel embodies a classic elegance and glamour. These qualities, complimented by a commitment to delivering highly personalized service and creating lifelong memories for guests, are those I also strive to achieve in every dish I create.”
Martineau was classically trained in some of France’s most acclaimed restaurants. He began his career in his hometown of Champagne, France at two legendary restaurants, Le Chateaubriand and Le Valentino. Chef Martineau later moved to Burgundy as Chef de Partie at the region’s world-renowned two Michelin Star Abbaye de Saint Michel and three Michelin Star La Côte Saint-Jacques.
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Chef Martineau later moved to New York and served as Chef de Cuisine at Daniel Boulud’s iconic New York eatery, Daniel. He acted as Boulud’s second-in-command at Daniel for 6 years amidst Manhattan’s highly competitive and robust culinary landscape. Martineau was then tapped to assume the role of Executive Chef at London’s Savoy Hotel, before joining the pre-opening team as Chef de Cuisine at The Peninsula Tokyo’s Peter Restaurant. Most recently, Chef Martineau served as Executive Chef at the Belmond El Encanto Hotel and the Viceroy Palm Springs.
“I could not be more pleased to welcome Chef Martineau to the Montage Beverly Hills family,” said Todd Orlich, General Manager of Montage Beverly Hills. “His thoughtful leadership paired with his rich, impressive gastronomic background will continue to refine our cuisine. Montage takes an active role in serving our community and I am particularly excited for Chef Martineau’s involvement in local philanthropic events that support those causes most important to the city of Beverly Hills.”
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A graduate of the Chambre Syndicale de l’Aube, Martineau holds a Master’s Degree in Culinary Arts as well as a Leading Management diploma from Cornell. Recognized with numerous awards internationally in culinary competitions including “Best Apprentice Chef in Champagne” and “Best Apprentice Chef in France”, Chef Martineau also participated in the prestigious “Meilleur Ouvrier de France,”
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About Montage Beverly Hills
Located in the vibrant epicenter of Los Angeles, Montage Beverly Hills is ideally situated for shopping and dining among Rodeo Drive’s storied collection of shops, restaurants and galleries. The hotel features 201 well-appointed guestrooms, including 55 suites as well as 20 private Residences. Spa Montage features 20,000 square feet of private relaxation space, a co-ed mineral pool and 17 tranquil treatment rooms and is home to the flagship full-service Kim Vō Salon. Italian cuisine is impeccably served at celebrity Chef Scott Conant’s culinary gem, Scarpetta. Tucked discreetly above Scarpetta, £10 welcomes true connoisseurs to the lounge specializing in the world’s most precious whisky, The Macallan Single Malt. With our commitment to sustainability, Montage Beverly Hills was the first hotel and residences to receive Gold LEED certification in Southern California. For information and reservations, please contact Montage Beverly Hills at (855) 842-8796 or visit www.montagehotels.com/beverlyhills.
About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded by Alan J. Fuerstman. Designed to serve the luxury traveler and homeowner, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. The portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences includes Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Beverly Hills, Montage Deer Valley, Montage Kapalua Bay, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a Montage Resort, and opening in late 2017, Montage Los Cabos. In 2014, the company launched Pendry Hotels, a second brand that will marry the culture of service for which Montage is renowned with an inspired, fashion-forward and design-driven approach to hospitality. The first Pendry Hotel, Pendry San Diego, will open late 2016. In addition, the company also operates some of the country’s premiere golf courses, including Spanish Peaks Mountain Club in Big Sky, Montana and The May River Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. For more information, please visit www.montagehotels.com.
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