21 February 2008
Doha, Qatar-The Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel appointed Mark Rowsell-Turner the New Executive Chef.

Mr. Rowsell-Turner started his professional career in his homeland Australia in 1994. From that time on, he gained an extensive experience in leading the Kitchen Team and

Food & Beverage department in various hotels.  He worked also as a Chef in Luxury Cruise Ship and as Executive Chef in Al Rawdha Palace, Kingdom of Bahrain (Residence of Bahraini Royal Family). His most recent assignment was with Conrad Treasury Hotel and casino in Brisbane. 

"Mark brings a unique culinary expertise to the hotel and to our sophisticated diners," said Gerhard Foltin, General Manager; "He is an Excellent Chef, with substantial experience. I am sure that with his experience and qualifications, he will easily adapt well to our busy operation including the restaurants, room service, catering and special events".

"It has always my belief that the hospitality industry is about customer service satisfaction and staff development and we as a team will unite to deliver this mission.

My background is very customer focus and I take great delight about introducing a hint of my cooking expertise to the Sheraton hotel restaurants as well as the active social scene of Doha city," said Mark

The Sheraton Doha Resort & convention Hotel offers one of the largest full-service meeting facilities in the city with 8,000 square feet of social and business function space with eight restaurants and lounges. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com/doha

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