Brian Gartner, Geraldine Merendet and Christophe LaPlaza

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announced three new additions to its senior management team.

The hotel welcomed Christophe LaPlaza as its new Executive Chef who will oversee the food and beverage program for the three restaurant outlets, including banquet operations, in-room dining and amenities. Prior to joining Four Seasons, he worked as head chef at the Trianon Palace, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Versailles.

The hotel also welcomed Brian Gartner, who has been appointed Executive Pastry Chef. Gartner joins the company from the Hotel Kempinski Ishtar in the Dead Sea, Jordan. He had worked for the pastry team at Le Jules Verne by Alain Ducasse restaurant at the very top of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Geraldine Merendet was appointed as new Spa Manager.  In her new tenure, Merendet will lead a team of qualified therapists and will oversee the development of Le Spa’s services including the launch of a premium European spa brand in early 2019. With more than 15 years of experience, Merendt has acquired experience in a wide spectrum of environments and countries, which has offered her incredible insight into different wellness perspectives.