Jelle Vandenbroucke Joins JW Marriott Houston Downtown
HOUSTON, TX. October 21, 2015 - JW Marriott Houston Downtown announced today that Chef Jelle Vandenbroucke has joined the hotel's culinary team. He will serve as executive sous chef, assisting Executive Chef Erin Smith in developing and executing seasonal fare for the hotel's Main Kitchen restaurant, 806 Bar & Lounge and the banquet services.
Vandenbroucke is a native of Belgium. He began cooking at 12 years old and started training to be a chef at the age of 15. Classically trained in French cuisine, Vandenbroucke worked at two Michelin-awarded restaurants (Hertog Jan in Bruges, Belgium, and Mulberry Restaurant in Charlton House, Shepton Mallet, UK), Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche, Four Seasons Westlake Village, Four Seasons Seattle and most recently Four Seasons Boston, prior to joining the JW Marriott Houston Downtown. He is known for working with local ingredients and adding fresh, creative flair to his menus.
“Jelle shares our passion for working with local purveyors and creating fresh, seasonal menus,” said Erin Smith, JW Marriott Houston Downtown executive chef. “He is a great addition to the Main Kitchen and 806 Bar & Lounge culinary team.”
Named Main Kitchen to reflect its location on Main Street, the restaurant has become a staple on Houston's culinary map since its opening in September 2014. The restaurant seats 120 and boast an exhibition kitchen providing guests with insight into the creative culinary process. The open planned concept provides a seamless transition to the hotel's 806 Bar & Lounge. The welcoming decor will pay homage to the building's rich history, evoking the understated elegance and approachable luxury that has become synonymous with the JW Marriott brand around the world.
About JW Marriott Houston Downtown
Housed in the beautiful historic landmark Samuel F. Carter building, the JW Marriott Houston Downtown is the brand's first adaptive reuse project in Texas, celebrating the flavor of the city with refined design, intuitive service and thoughtful amenities that have become synonymous with the brand worldwide. Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay in an artfully crafted environment with their every need met graciously and authentically. Located at 806 Main St., the hotel will feature 328 guest rooms, more than 16,000 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant and full-service bar, a spa, health club, and an executive lounge. See www.jwmarriotthotelhouston.com.
About Pearl Hospitality
Founded in 2000, Pearl Hospitality is built on the belief that by investing in the growth of its people, it is investing in the future of the company. The focus on both personal and professional growth of the Pearl team results in a level of performance that far exceeds industry averages. Unlike many hotel companies, Pearl develops, constructs, and operates its properties to maintain the highest standards and dramatically increase the functionality and comfort of its hotels. See www.pearlhospitality.com for more information.
About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today's sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 76 JW Marriott hotels in 27 countries; by 2020 the portfolio is expected to encompass more than 100 properties in over 30 countries. Visit us online, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and #experiencejwm.
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