The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, which celebrated its first anniversary this month, has appointed Stephen Wright as the new executive chef.

In his new position, chef Wright will lead a team of 180 chefs, oversee 11 kitchens and operate nine acclaimed restaurants and bars including the award-winning Ipanema Restaurant and the New York Steakhouse. Chef Wright will also oversee the hotel’s culinary operations for the expansive banquet and outdoor catering facilities.

A Michelin-trained executive chef with a passion for the finest cuisine; Wright brings a wealth of culinary experience, indefatigable energy and expertise. He has over 20 years of international experience in the industry, having worked in five star hotels across seven different countries including several Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Marriott properties like JW Marriott Medan, Renaissance Phuket, Sky City Marriott Hong Kong and Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa.

“I’m very excited to embrace the Marriott culture once again and be part of an award-winning and diverse team” said Chef Wright. “I am confident my diverse culinary background will support the hotel’s ongoing vision of being the key culinary destination for Doha residents” he added.

Originating from Australia, Chef Wright graduated with certificates in commercial cookery from Victoria State Training Board and the renowned Box Hill Institute in Melbourne whilst training at some of Melbourne's renowned restaurants such as Circa and the Sofitel's Le Restaurant.

He achieved award-winning status by taking first place in the Victoria and Australasia heats of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs' Young Chef of the Year competition in 1997. He went on to take fourth place in the international competition. – TradeArabia News Service