Tomas Ortiz has been appointed Chef de Cuisine at Urbane restaurant at Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle
Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Ortiz as Chef de Cuisine of Urbane restaurant. Ortiz brings experience in menu development for an international palate, plus his knowledge of sourcing local ingredients is a natural fit for Urbane, where the team partners with local farms, purveyors and community programs to use fresh seasonal ingredients in unexpected and innovative ways. From a young age, Ortiz would travel to Mexico to his grandparent’s goat farm where he would spend hours in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother, which first sparked his passion for cooking and food. Ortiz got his start in the culinary industry at a catering company before formalizing his training at Le Cordon Bleu in Dallas, Texas where he obtained a degree in Applied Food Science. Ortiz went on join the Grand Met at the Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth in 2012, which allowed him to experiment with a broad spectrum of cuisines. He held several positions in the kitchen and was recognized several times by Hyatt for his leadership and commitment to extraordinary service. In his role, Ortiz will be responsible for developing menus, crafting innovative dishes and cuisine, and managing and mentoring Urbane’s staff. Bringing his passion for creating new, locally-inspired dishes, Ortiz plans to incorporate his Texan roots into the menu.
