New Hilton Worldwide Culinary Appointment Puts Catering at the Top of the Menu
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Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Knud Bundgaard as director of culinary, MEA, with specific responsibility for F&B (food & beverage) operations for Africa and Indian Ocean.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Knud Bundgaard as director of culinary, MEA, with specific responsibility for F&B (food & beverage) operations for Africa and Indian Ocean.
This new senior appointment for Hilton Worldwide covers all aspects of the culinary function in MEA including development and training of all chefs. The particular emphasis on Africa and Indian Ocean reflects the importance of a senior F&B operational resource for the company’s expanding African and Indian Ocean portfolio, which is set to grow from 15 to 21 hotels within the next two years.
Knud, who currently serves as area executive chef for Hilton Worldwide MEA, has enjoyed an extensive 28 years in the hotel catering industry in a career which has taken him to over 10 different countries including Russia, New Zealand, China, Denmark, Norway and Jordan. He joined Hilton Worldwide in 1999 and was Executive Chef at Hilton Athens when it was the official HQ of the IOC during the 2004 Olympics. The following year he served as Kitchen Director as part of the pre-opening team at Hilton Sydney, one of the company’s flagship hotels, where he was responsible for developing and launching the property’s F&B portfolio. In 2006, he took a more senior role of area executive chef for UK & Ireland.
Commenting on the new appointment, Simon Lazarus, senior area director of F&B, Hilton Worldwide, MEA said: “F&B is a vital element of the business and we recognise that a guest’s dining experience, whether formal or informal, plays a critical role in their overall enjoyment and impression of our hotels. We’re continually looking to improve and the appointment of such an experienced operator as Knud to this new senior role is another significant step in the development of our operation.”
Today’s announcement comes just weeks after Hilton Worldwide MEA revealed the appointment of Jan Van Der Putten as vice president of Africa and Indian Ocean. Both Jan and Knud will be based in Johannesburg.
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward programme Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 53 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 15,760 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean.
This new senior appointment for Hilton Worldwide covers all aspects of the culinary function in MEA including development and training of all chefs. The particular emphasis on Africa and Indian Ocean reflects the importance of a senior F&B operational resource for the company’s expanding African and Indian Ocean portfolio, which is set to grow from 15 to 21 hotels within the next two years.
Knud, who currently serves as area executive chef for Hilton Worldwide MEA, has enjoyed an extensive 28 years in the hotel catering industry in a career which has taken him to over 10 different countries including Russia, New Zealand, China, Denmark, Norway and Jordan. He joined Hilton Worldwide in 1999 and was Executive Chef at Hilton Athens when it was the official HQ of the IOC during the 2004 Olympics. The following year he served as Kitchen Director as part of the pre-opening team at Hilton Sydney, one of the company’s flagship hotels, where he was responsible for developing and launching the property’s F&B portfolio. In 2006, he took a more senior role of area executive chef for UK & Ireland.
Commenting on the new appointment, Simon Lazarus, senior area director of F&B, Hilton Worldwide, MEA said: “F&B is a vital element of the business and we recognise that a guest’s dining experience, whether formal or informal, plays a critical role in their overall enjoyment and impression of our hotels. We’re continually looking to improve and the appointment of such an experienced operator as Knud to this new senior role is another significant step in the development of our operation.”
Today’s announcement comes just weeks after Hilton Worldwide MEA revealed the appointment of Jan Van Der Putten as vice president of Africa and Indian Ocean. Both Jan and Knud will be based in Johannesburg.
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 88 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward programme Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 53 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totalling to more than 15,760 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean.
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