Key appointments: QT, The Langham, InterContinental

Michael Stamboulidis has been named Common Manager of the new QT Newcastle, which opens on Thursday.

Stamboulidis used about nine several years doing work with hospitality team Merivale in advance of signing up for QT, exactly where he commenced out as the Foodstuff and Beverage Director at QT Melbourne. He mentioned he connected with QT’s solution to visitor knowledge and had aspirations to be a Standard Supervisor.

Also at QT Newcastle, Emma McAlary has been appointed Foods and Beverage Director. McAlary provides around 15 years’ working experience in the Melbourne hospitality scene, during which time she managed Melbourne’s initial hatted pizzeria, Ladro, and researched wine at Hell of the North.

Meanwhile, Natalie McAlary has been named Bar Supervisor at the lodge which is house to Newcastle’s highest open air rooftop, Rooftop at QT. McAlary grew up in New Zealand, starting out her hospitality vocation at Sky City’s Orbit cafe before joining The Grove restaurant in Auckland. In Melbourne, she managed The Stokehouse, The Atlantic, Longrain and Longsong, in advance of joining QT Melbourne in 2020.

Langham appoints Asia Pacific progress leader

Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Markus Aklin to the function of Vice President – Improvement, Asia Pacific as it seeks to speed up progress in the region.

Aklin’s appointment follows the productive opening of The Langham, Jakarta, with The Langham, Gold Coastline owing to open later on this thirty day period.

“South East Asia and the Pacific are crucial regional marketplaces exactly where we can enrich our footprint and construct deeper associations with owners and traders who will reward from a worldwide operator-operator like Langham Hospitality Team,” Langham Hospitality Group Main Executive Officer, Brett Butcher, reported.

“Markus is a extremely respected progress professional in Asia Pacific with an remarkable monitor report. He will be an a must have asset to expand our brand names with builders and proprietors in the region.”

For over 10 yrs, Aklin led Asia Pacific growth for Onyx Hospitality Team as Director of Progress and Vice-President of Business enterprise Enhancement.

He has relocated to Hong Kong from Bangkok to get up this posture.

New chef for InterContinental Hayman Island

InterContinental Hayman Island Vacation resort has welcomed Paul Lewis as Executive Chef. Becoming a member of from Factors of Byron Resort, where by he held the Government Chef placement, Lewis earlier worked for IHG as opening Executive Sous Chef at InterContinental Danang Solar Peninsula Resort in Vietnam.

Through his occupation, Lewis has led teams at 5-star homes this sort of as the W Retreat and Spa Maldives, Le Meridien Bali and Crown Inns in Melbourne.

He obtained the prestigious two hat award from the Australian Good Foodstuff Guide in 2021 and has been a visitor chef for the Australian Authorities the two in Australia and overseas for lots of state dinners.

“Paul has not only been building revolutionary cuisine throughout a range of higher-profile luxurious resorts all-around the world, but has proven some remarkable culinary partnerships with Australia’s very best wineries and community producers,” said InterContinental Hayman Island Resort Basic Supervisor, Arpad Romandy.

“Paul also delivers practical experience in operating on huge higher-profile occasions in Australia and internationally – cooking for politicians and global identities alike, so we are thrilled to have him guide and encourage our culinary groups at InterContinental Hayman Island.”