Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Charlotte Almayrac as the resort’s Executive Pastry Chef. With over ten years of experience in top-tier kitchens across the globe, Almayrac brings a refined and innovative approach to the pastry arts, reinforcing the resort’s reputation as one of Southern California’s premier dining destinations. In her new role, Chef Almayrac will oversee all pastry operations for the award-winning resort, from in-room dining and catering, to leading creative menu development at Park Hyatt Aviara’s signature restaurants, Ponto Lago and Ember & Rye.
“We’re delighted to welcome Charlotte to the Park Hyatt Aviara family,” said Chad Eding, General Manager of Park Hyatt Aviara. “Her exceptional background, including her experience at Michelin-starred restaurants, will be a tremendous asset to our culinary team. Charlotte’s leadership will elevate our guests’ dining experiences and further enhance the artistry and innovation of our pastry offerings.”
Almayrac studied the intricate art of pastry making at the world-renowned Parisian culinary school Ferrandi École Française de Gastronomie. Her career is marked by prestigious roles, mostly recently as Assistant Sous Chef at the Hotel Bel Air, Dorchester Collection in Los Angeles, where she managed a team of twelve at the esteemed 3 Michelin Key property. Prior to that, she honed her skills at Breadblok in Los Angeles, where she applied cutting-edge techniques to gluten-free and organic pastry goods, further refining her approach to health-conscious baking.
Almayrac’s impressive career path also includes positions at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris spanning Pavillon Ledoyen (3 stars), Grand Véfour (2 stars) and Le Dame de Pic (1 star). With a focus on creativity, quality and innovation, her passion for continuous learning and dedication to her craft will play a vital role in shaping the resort’s pastry offerings. Guests can expect an exciting array of refined, delicious desserts that highlight the best of local ingredients and world-class techniques.
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