MANAMA, Bahrain, January 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Lejard will oversee the full menu
creation and operations of the culinary division,
including 130 chefs, 11 restaurants, in-room
dining, and banquet
catering
Daring, unique, playful are just a few words that come top of
mind when experiencing one of Chef Yann
Lejard's signature dishes. Like a modern-day disruptor
turning the simplicities of food into plated works of our art, his
talents have taken him across Europe, into major Michelin Star restaurants, before arriving to
the region, first in Saudi and then to the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2014 where he assumed the role of
Chef de Cuisine for the award-winning Plums restaurant. Proving his
leadership with a promotion to Executive Sous Chef in 2016, in his
new role as Executive Chef of the five-star Ritz-Carlton,
Bahrain, Lejard will oversee a
culinary team of 130 chefs, along with the menu creation and
kitchen operations of the resort's 11 restaurants, in-room dining
and banquet catering divisions.
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Born in Paris, France, Lejard
began expressing himself through street art, taking inspiration
from the likes of modern art legend Jackson
Pollock (1912-1956). Eventually becoming a chef by the age
of 16, it was then where he found food to be a catalyst for
artistic expression and where his signature, abstract style of
'splattering' sauce on a plate was born. Fast forward to the era of
social media, Lejard's accounts @YBLinc have since amassed a foodie
cultist following of 120k fans, and
those who can't wait to see what he does next.
"He is a master of art and a disruptor in the food scene with a
following of admirers on social media to back it up. He, as well,
has the creativity and mastery to take our large dining portfolio
to pure excellence. His hands on leadership and mentorship of the
entire Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
kitchen brigade has been superb, so it was a natural choice to
promote him to the next level," says Bernard de Villèle , General
Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
Before joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C, Lejard held
culinary positions in major Michelin
Star restaurants, including working as a Chef Saucier for
notable names like Heinz Winkler in
Germany and Peter Knogl in Switzerland, as well as leading international
hotels across 20 countries. After stints across Europe, his career eventually lead him to
Jeddah where he served as the
Executive Chef for Glow restaurant and where he became the first
chef ever in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to become ranked by the award-winning luxury
lifestyle and food magazine, FOUR UK.
In addition to being frequently tapped as a guest chef for
Master Classes and pop-up restaurants throughout North America, Europe, Asia,
and the Middle East, he has also
been a finalist at Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire in
Switzerland, along with a ranking
in the notable Gault & Millau restaurant guide, amongst many
more.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is
located in the Al Seef district in Manama, Bahrain. For additional information,
or to reserve your stay or dining experience, please call
(800)00995, the hotel directly at (+973)1758-0000, or visit The
Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain. Follow the hotel
on Facebook and Instagram @ritzcarltonbahrain and join the
conversation using #RCMemories #RitzCarltonBahrain.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Set within 20 acres of lush gardens and golden sandy beaches on
the Gulf of Arabia, the 245-room five-star city resort is one of
the most elegant destinations in Bahrain, and a place where guests can immerse
themselves in the local culture, enjoy extraordinary cuisine and
explore the dazzling capital city of Manama, adding yet another level of indulgence
to a collective range of extraordinary experiences. In addition to
the Deluxe room categories, the resort also features 31 suites and
42 Club Level rooms as well as 23 well-appointed, seafront villas,
each with three-bedrooms, its own private infinity pool, private
beach access and 24-hour butler service.
Catering to the most discerning epicurean connoisseur, the
resort offers both modern and international dining experiences with
its award-winning restaurants, including: Cantina Kahlo (Mexican), Nirvana (Indian), Plums
(Steakhouse), La Plage and Bar de Plage (Beach cafe), Thai (Asian
Fusion and Sushi), La Med (Mediterranean) and Primavera (Italian).
For leisurely dining moments or for afternoon tea, The Lobby Lounge
and the Ritz Gourmet Lounge offer guests à la carte café and
dessert options, while Burlington Club entertains a more
sophisticated ambiance perfect for enjoying vintage spirits,
premium cigars, modern cocktails (and mocktails) and light bites.
In-room dining is also available to guests' 24hours a day.
A variety of guest amenities abound with a private beach
sweeping around a lagoon with its own island, outdoor and indoor
swimming pools, an award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa, Royal Beach
Club, elevated Ritz-Carlton Club® Level lounge
with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, newly enhanced marina,
24-hour fitness center, paddle boarding and kayaking rentals, Ritz
Kids clubhouse, tennis and squash courts, business center, flamingo
lagoon, Concierge desk with Les Clefs d'Or® Head Concierge, men's
and women's hair salon, and shopping arcade with six luxury
boutiques. In addition to the leisure setting, the resort also
features over 20,000 square meters of meeting, conference and
wedding spaces. New additions to the venue portfolio include the
Masaya and Arena pavilions'. For additional information about The
Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, please call
(800)-00995, the hotel directly at (+973)-1758-0000, a travel
professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at
ritzcarlton.com/Bahrain.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company,
L.L.C.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of
Chevy Chase, MD, currently
operates more than 90 hotels in over 30 countries and territories.
More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development
around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to offer
The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® in which members can link
accounts with Marriott Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® for
instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For
more information or reservations, visit the company web site
at ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates,
visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live
conversation, use #RCMemories. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott
International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).