Hawaii’s Montage Kapalua Bay Appoints Cj Jurchenko as Director of Food & Beverage
Montage Kapalua Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of CJ Jurchenko as director of food and beverage, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the resort's 24-acre oceanfront resort in Maui. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Jurchenko brings deep operational expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a thoughtful approach to guest-centered dining experiences to his new role.
"We are thrilled to welcome CJ to Montage Kapalua Bay and look forward to his leadership across our dining program," said Robert C. Friedl, general manager at Montage Kapalua Bay. "His deep expertise, creativity, and attention to detail make him exceptionally well-suited to shape the next chapter of our resort's culinary experiences."
Jurchenko joins Montage Kapalua Bay from Montage Deer Valley, where he served as director of restaurants for six distinct dining venues. During his time there, he conceptualized and launched the resort's Taste of Montage summer event series, an initiative created to foster local engagement and drive seasonal revenue. The series quickly became a beloved signature offering within the Deer Valley community.
"I'm incredibly honored to call Maui home and continue my journey with Montage," said Jurchenko. "I have tremendous respect for the culture and community here in Hawai‘i and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn and collaborate with the team and local partners."
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