French Leave Resort, managed by Shaner Hotels and slated to be the newest addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection in the Caribbean this December, is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua Huyder as Executive Chef for the resort’s restaurant, 1648 An Island Restaurant. In his new role, Huyder will oversee all aspects of the restaurant's operations, including the culinary staff and food and beverage standards. Taking notes from his Caribbean and Canadian stints, this Canadian-born chef brings an extensive and diverse culinary background to the property. A graduate of The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Chef Joshua Huyder previously served as the Executive Chef at The Badali Bar + Cucina in Toronto. He also held culinary positions at Lakeside Catering in Ontario, The Plunge in Regent Palm’s Turks and Caicos, Bow Valley Grill Restaurant in Alberta, Jump Restaurant in Toronto, Newport Room 5 Diamond French Restaurant in Bermuda, Waterlot AAA 4 Diamond Steakhouse in Bermuda, Ocean Club in Bermuda and Banff Rocky Mountain Resort in Alberta.
