Royal Caribbean appoints new food and beverage VP
Royal Caribbean International has appointed John Suley as vice president of food and beverage operations.
Chef Suley will have overall responsibility for more than 260 restaurants aboard a fleet of 23 ships.
Previously Suley served as associate vice president of food and beverage operations at Celebrity Cruises, in charge of developing menus, chef recruitment and training.
"We are very excited to welcome John to Royal Caribbean. John brings awesome experience and unmatched skill in delivering delicious dining experiences on land and at sea. His high-energy leadership will continue to elevate the onboard dining experience for our guests," said Mark Tamis, senior vice president of Hotel Operations at Royal Caribbean.
Suley has worked at major luxury hospitality brands including Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria and St. Regis Hotels, and is a former executive chef at the James Beard Award-winning Gotham Bar and Grill in New York.
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he was also recognized as a James Beard Foundation ‘Rising Star Chef’ nominee in 2010.
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