THE WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA, BALI WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF MATTHIAS MITTNACHT
Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia, May 2022… With great pleasure and excitement, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, welcomes Chef Matthias Mittnacht to lead its culinary team as of May 2022. Chef Matt whom he usually being called will take on the role of Executive Chef and will also be in charge of the island's pride, Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) and continue to deliver inspiring yet flawless catering services for all participants.
Chef Matthias Mittnacht’s Journey
Chef Matt was born into hospitality, where his parents owned a small hotel and two restaurants in Bavaria, Germany. This set the stage for his later culinary journey from Michelin Star restaurant in Spain to Luxury Hotels in Switzerland, before achieving his master's degree in culinary arts by age 25.
After successfully leading the family business into a new millennium and being listed in the Elle Bistro Best Lunch Restaurants, Chef Matt followed a call to set up a modern dining & beach club in Basel, Switzerland in 2006. Not long after, he made his way to the InterContinental Hotel Berlin following the Almyra Hotel, a member of Design Hotels on Cyprus to explore the Mediterranean cuisine. In 2009 Chef Matt got appointed his first Executive Chef position with the Opera Hotel, Luxury Hotels of the World in Kyiv, Ukraine, hosting high profile guests from politics, fashion and sports. Soon after, he got promoted to two leading hotels of the world in Kyiv and Donetsk.
After hosting the 2012 UEFA Champions Spain, Chef Matt followed his passion to travel and dive into a new continent, Asia. He spent two years in Koh Samui and 15 months in Bangkok spicing up his culinary repertoire before helming the Pullman Saigon City Centre kitchens. In June 2017, he hailed back to Bangkok’s Renaissance Hotel Ratchaprasong which became his home for the last 5 years.
New Exciting Journey at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Inspired by Bangkok’s unlimited culinary delights and eight years within big city hotels, Chef Matt felt it is time to move on to providing physical well-being through his culinary expertise, matching The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali’s wellbeing DNA.
With an array of culinary experience, Chef Matt offers strong expertise in lifestyle hospitality, project management, talent development and establishing innovative food concepts and will be an exciting addition to the six pillars of Westin Wellbeing, specifically the Eat Well pillar, where Westin uses fresh, natural and sustainably sourced ingredients to craft creative and irresistible local flavors.
“With the opening of borders in Bali and the revival of Bali tourism, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali continues to present inspiring programs, one of which is the Eat Well pillar. Chef Matthias’ arrival will bring the Resort’s culinary positioning to another level as he and his team will present creative offerings and continue to position the resort as the leading culinary destination” says Oriol Montal, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.
For more information, please visit www.westinnusaduabali.com or social media @WestinBali.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enjoys a prime beachfront location within an exclusive enclave on the island’s southern shores. With 433 modern rooms, it is a place where guests can be at their best and experience total renewal. Exciting dining venues anticipate global tastes with delicious cuisines and healthy Eat Well menu options. There is a choice of swimming pools, award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ for relaxation, WestinWORKOUT® to stay in shape and little ones get to play at the Westin Family Kids Club. The adjacent Bali International Convention Centre provides comprehensive meeting resources with space for up to 10,000 delegates. The resort caters to the needs of leisure and business travellers alike with exceptional services and facilities to match.
About Westin® Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 230 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed, TRX fitness equipment in the signature WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studios, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. Stay connected to Westin on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
