Grand Hyatt New York Appoints New Chef De Cuisine

Daron Lee Heads Up Food & Beverage Offerings at New York Central Restaurant

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. January 09, 2015

NEW YORK - January 9, 2015 - The iconic Grand Hyatt New York in Midtown Manhattan is delighted to announce the appointment of Daron Lee as Chef de Cuisine. Lee brings over eight years of diverse and impressive culinary experience, most recently serving as the Sous Chef at Villard Michel Richard at The New York Palace Hotel. In his new role, Lee will oversee the food & beverage operations at the hotel's fine dining restaurant New York Central, which serves locally sourced and seasonally inspired dishes.

“It is a great pleasure to have Chef Daron Lee join the culinary team here at Grand Hyatt New York,” said Executive Chef Kevin Reardon. “I know he will bring passion, desire and innovation to his position.”

An Orlando, Florida native, Chef Lee's passion for cooking began at an early age and was further cultivated during his time at the French Culinary Institute. Following his graduation in 2006, Lee began his New York culinary career as a line cook at The Dining Room at The Modern where he developed his cooking foundation under Chef Gabriel Kreuther. In 2009, Lee joined the team at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon located in The Four Seasons Hotel, further honing his culinary skills. In the fall of 2012, Lee moved on to Scott Conant's highly acclaimed Scarpetta, where he immersed himself in Italian cuisine. Most recently, Chef Lee joined the opening team of Villard Michel Richard at The New York Palace Hotel.

Chef Lee's cooking philosophy can best be described as simple, clean and refined. Utilizing a combination of his signature cooking styles and Grand Hyatt New York's fresh seasonal ingredients and upscale American bistro-style cuisine, Lee will add exciting and creative new dishes to New York Central's menu. Chef Lee enjoys spending his free time with his wife and five month old son.

For more information on Chef Daron Lee, New York Central or Grand Hyatt New York please visit: http://www.grandnewyork.hyatt.com

With a premier location on 42nd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, the Grand Hyatt New York lies in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Attached to the legendary Grand Central Terminal, the Grand Hyatt is just steps away from the city's best culture and attractions, including Times Square, Broadway, art, culinary experiences and world-class shopping.

The hotel has 1,306 guest rooms, including 43 suites. The suites range in size from 600 to more than 3,500 square feet. The guest rooms feature the Hyatt “Grand Bed” and have large workspaces. The Grand Club provides added luxury offering elevator key access, complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks and evening hors d'oeuvres. The Grand Hyatt New York is perfect for groups of any size. Boasting over 50 meeting rooms and 60,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,500 people.

About Grand Hyatt

Grand Hyatt features large-scale, distinctive hotels in major gateway cities and resort destinations. With presence around the world and critical mass in Asia, Grand Hyatt hotels provide sophisticated global business and leisure travelers with upscale accommodations, extraordinary restaurants, bars, spas and fitness centers, as well as comprehensive business and meeting facilities. Signature elements of Grand Hyatt include dramatic architecture, state of the art technology, and facilities for an array of business or social gatherings of all sizes.