Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino welcomes Chef Yann Chretien on board as Executive Chef. A French national, Chef Yann comes with immense experience in the Food & Beverage industry and has travelled the globe in his quest for the perfect culinary experience. A graduate from Brevet des Colleges, Chef Yann has further studied at Storck Hotel School, France and Southborne School of English. Having worked for many years in Vietnam, UK and several other parts world-over, this is his first experience in India. Chef Yann’s role as Executive Chef will be extended to developing new concepts for all F&B Outlets, ensuring strict adherence to HACCP standards and the introduction of international level staff training programmes.
Yann began his career in 1987 in Germany and moved on to work in UK, after which he was in Vietnam for the last 9 years. Prior to joining Zuri White Sands, he has worked with several prestigious hotel groups and private fine diners across the world like Sofitel Plaza, Hanoi, Victoria Group and Isrotel, Israel to name a few. He is also the proud recipient of several awards like:
- The Great Chefs of Vietnam International Wine Challenge, Vietnam 2007
- Vietnamese Promotion Monaco, Country Club Monte Carlo (MCCC), April 2005
- Vietnamese Promotion Paris, Voyageurs du Monde Restaurant, December 2004
- Vietnamese food promotion, Hong Kong FCC, September 2001
He speaks fluent English, French and Switzer German, with intermediate German and basic Vietnamese, and is all set to enjoy his stint amidst sun, sand and the beautiful beaches!
About Zuri Group Global:
Zuri Group Global is a multinational conglomerate promoted by a consortium of investors from the Middle East. The activities of The Zuri Group span across three continents with interests in Hospitality, Floriculture, Real Estate and Green Energy. Head-quartered in Bangalore, with the Indian Directors being Mr. Bobby Kamani & Mr. Abhishek Kamani, the Group’s India operations have been in existence since 1999.
The hotel properties under the Zuri brand in India include:
- The Zuri Whitefield, Bengaluru
- The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa,
- The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino
- The Retreat by Zuri, Goa
Group website: www.zurigroupglobal.com
Hotel website: www.thezurihotels.com