Dubai – Fairmont The Palm, the five star resort on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai has announced two new appointments within its team, a new Director of Food and Beverage Alain Gobeil and a new Executive Chef, Trevor MacLeod. Alain will be responsible for the strategic direction and overseeing operations for the resorts food and beverage outlets, whilst Trevor will focus on the culinary division and managing its team of over 120 talented chefs.

A Canadian national, Alain Gobeil joined Fairmont The Palm in May 2016 as Executive Chef and has almost two decades’ of international experience from across three continents. His food and beverage experience both in and out of the Kitchen have developed from working within five star ski resorts and Chateaux’s in France and Canada, to luxury resorts and hotels within the Cayman Islands, Egypt, UK and the UAE. Alain holds a certificate in Hospitality Management and has worked with other Fairmont sister properties in Canada, Dubai and Abu Dhabi bringing a wealth of knowledge to his new role as Food and Beverage Director.

Trevor MacLeod who is also a Canadian national, joined Fairmont The Palm’s culinary team in September 2016 as former Executive Sous Chef. During this period, he worked in unison with Alain in creating and developing an exceptional culinary team. Trevor brings over ten years’ experience to his new role as Executive Chef, having worked within multiple independent restaurants and leading hotel brands across the UAE, Canada, China and the Philippines, including Fairmont sister properties in Jasper and Banff, Vancouver, Abu Dhabi and China. 

Mark Sawkins, General Manager of Fairmont The Palm commented; “Alain and Trevor have shown great leadership, creativity and have positively influenced the culinary offering since joining the resort in 2016. It is natural for them to grow and develop their skills in these new roles. I am certain that their passion for food and beverage will bring new and exciting culinary developments for the resort into 2018 and beyond.”

Both Alain and Trevor will work hand in hand to enhance the resorts impressive food and beverage offering, with the focus on four new restaurant and bar openings set for 2018. The new outlets will bring a total of eleven restaurant and bars to the resort, covering International, Brazilian, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean and French cuisines.

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About Fairmont The Palm

Located on the Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island shaped in the form of a palm tree, Fairmont The Palm is the perfect luxurious family resort in Dubai that offers 381 lavish rooms and suites with modern décor and Arabic touches overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Skyline. A choice of dining experiences await the guests including the Brazilian restaurant “Frevo”, the eccentric Indian, Little Miss India, the Mediterranean seafood restaurant “Seagrill Restaurant & Lounge” and the international dining outlet “Flow Kitchen”. Fairmont The Palm presents a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities including four outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, 800-metres private white-sand beach and a full-service state-of-the-art health club with personal training and group exercise classes. Children between the age of 18 months and 15 years, will be entertained with fun and educational activities in the indoors “Fairmont Falcons Kids Club”. This hotel presents eight event areas ideally suited for social functions, corporate events and exclusive wedding parties. Fairmont The Palm is only 25 minutes from the Dubai International Airport and close to the main shopping malls and local attractions in the city.

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About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travelers to feel welcome at more than 4,200 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe.

Media enquiries and further information:

Jenna Saunders

Fairmont The Palm

+971 4 457 3582

Jenna.saunders@fairmont.com

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