Garee Battad has been appointed Executive Chef at Marina del Rey Hotel
Marina del Rey Hotel, announces the appointment of Chef Garee Battad as the waterfront boutique hotel's Executive Chef. A seasoned veteran with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Battad will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for the property, including the renowned SALT Restaurant & Bar.
Battad began his culinary journey at the age of 17, under the guidance of a masterful executive chef at Benihana. His interest quickly turned into a passion, leading him to attend the Art Institute of Dallas. From there, his culinary career led him to the renowned kitchens of Nobu at the Crescent Hotel, Charlie Palmer at the Joule Hotel, and the venerated mentorship of Tom Colicchio at the W Hotel.
In 2009, Battad moved to Los Angeles, California to expand his culinary skills, where he worked under Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, The Rose Café in Venice, The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach and The Aster, a hotel and members' club in Hollywood. As Executive Chef at Marina del Rey Hotel, his goal is to create a memorable and exquisite dining experience that complements the boutique beach hotel setting and leaves guests with lasting memories of their stay.
