Mark Scheck Named Executive Chef at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, by Valencia Hotel Collection, announces Mark Scheck has been named Executive Chef at the property. As Executive Chef, he is responsible for the menus for the hotel's Dorrego's Restaurant and Naranja Tequila and Mezcal Bar, as well as catering for meetings, banquets and special events, and in-room dining service.
Before being promoted to Executive Chef at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Scheck served as Sous Chef at the hotel. He joined the hotel in 2024, coming from the Carter Creek Winery Resort and Spa in Johnson City, Texas, where he served as Executive Chef. Before this position, he worked as a Banquet Chef at Hotel Irvine in Irvine, Calif., and previously as Chef de Cuisine at Mission Hill Restaurant in Riverside, Calif. He also held several food and beverage (F&B) positions at various dining establishments in California. Scheck holds a bachelor's degree in Culinary Management from the Art Institute of California and an associate degree in Occupational Studies from the California Culinary Academy.
"Chef Mark brings a diverse culinary skill set and unique perspective to our two restaurants, and will take our F&B programs to a new level," said Safet Dokara, General Manager of Hotel Valencia Riverwalk. "He is the driving creative talent behind our planned roll-out of exciting new menu offerings."
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