St. Louis, Mo. (June 30, 2017) – Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, a modern hotel located downtown just steps away from the Gateway Arch, announces Joseph Bidwell as its new executive chef. Bidwell joins the property from Hyatt Regency Reston, in Reston, Va.

“I am very excited to join the team at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch and to immerse myself in the city’s culinary scene,” said Joseph Bidwell, executive chef at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. “I look forward to melding my skills and specialties into the local cuisine and to developing creative, quality, and locally-sourced menu options for our guests.”

As executive chef, Bidwell will oversee all of the culinary operations at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch including banquets and catering as well as the hotel’s restaurants including RED Kitchen + Bar and Brewhouse Historical Sports Bar.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joseph Bidwell as our executive chef,” said Joe Hindsley, general manager of Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. “Chef Bidwell brings an extensive amount of talent and experience to the hotel’s culinary team and we look forward to seeing his vision for the hotel’s dining experience come to life.”

Bidwell has more than 16 years of experience in the food and restaurant industry. He began his career with Hyatt Corporate in 2001 as banquet sous chef and held various positions ranging from executive sous chef to director of food and beverage. His experience includes working at several Hyatt properties throughout the country including Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Hyatt Regency Boston, and Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Additionally, he was recognized as Chef of the Year by Hyatt Hotels in 2009.

For more information on Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, please visit www.stlouisarch.regency.hyatt.com, or call (314) 655-1234.