Eric Duchene

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Duchene to executive chef of the 453-room resort.

Originally from Toulon, France, Duchene began his culinary career with Marriott as a chef de partie at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman before his tenure at Periwinkle Restaurant as the sous chef. In 2012, Duchene joined The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, where he held several leadership positions within the culinary team. Prior to his role at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Duchene held multi-faceted positions at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, including executive sous chef in 2016 and executive chef in 2017. When not in the kitchen, Duchene enjoys riding his motorcycle, working out, and hiking the nearby trails. He is a proud father to his 6-year-old daughter and husband to his wife.