From One Iconic Destination to Another
One of Australia's most acclaimed chefs takes on culinary reins at Park Hyatt Sydney

Sydney, Australia (March 2022) – One of Australia's most respected chefs and restaurateurs has swapped one iconic destination for another, joining the team at Park Hyatt Sydney to oversee the hotel's culinary operation.

Celebrated for his imaginative modern food and commitment to sustainability, James is known for his two hatted restaurant Biota Dining in Bowral, NSW, which closed its doors in 2020 due to the combined impact of the bushfires and Covid pandemic.

His career began at a young age at Aman Resorts and Orient Express Hotels. In 2002, James he received the accolade of being one of the youngest chefs ever awarded a Sydney Morning Herald Chef's Hat at 23 years old when he was Chef de Cuisine of The Schoolhouse in the Southern Highlands, where he grew up.

Since then he has worked in high profile luxury hotels, both in Sydney and overseas, before opening the award-winning Biota Dining. There, James supported both local farmers and growers and alongside the restaurant's on-site farm produce, incorporated native Australian ingredients and locally sourced produce into his modern Australian menu.

Most recently, James held consulting roles with Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley and Canberra-based Harvac group.

James was also a co-presenter on Channel Nine's cooking show Fresh and has appeared as Guest Chef and Judge on MASTERCHEF Australia.

 “James' addition to our team is the first exciting step in our plans to transform The Dining Room and all our culinary experiences at Park Hyatt Sydney…watch this space in the coming months” stated general manager, Samuel Dabinett.

With an enviable location on the very edge of Sydney Harbour, Park Hyatt Sydney's signature restaurant The Dining Room has long been a favourite with Sydneysiders and visitors alike. In his capacity as director of culinary, James will be integral in the transformation of The Dining Room, in addition to shaping all other aspects of food, beverage and events at the iconic property.

For more information on The Dining Room visit www.diningroom.com.au

About Park Hyatt Sydney
Seated majestically on one of the world's most beautiful harbours, Park Hyatt Sydney perfectly personifies contemporary luxury with its coveted location between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Reminiscent of an exclusive harbourside residence, the hotel offers intimate surrounds with architecture, art and design that reflect the Australian landscape. For more information, please visit www.parkhyattsydney.com

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About Park Hyatt

Park Hyatt hotels provide discerning, global travelers with a refined home-away-from-home. Guests of Park Hyatt hotels receive quietly confident and personalized service in an enriching environment. Located in several of the world's premier destinations, each Park Hyatt hotel is custom designed to combine sophistication with understated luxury. Park Hyatt hotels feature well-appointed guestrooms, world-renowned artwork and design, rare and immersive culinary experiences, and signature restaurants featuring award-winning chefs. There are currently 45 Park Hyatt hotels in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Bangkok, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Busan, Canberra, Changbaishan, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Doha, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hamburg, Hangzhou, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kyoto, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, New York, Ningbo, Niseko, Paris, Saigon, Sanya, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Siem Reap, St. Kitts, Suzhou, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Washington, D.C., Zanzibar, and Zurich. For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com. Follow @ParkHyatt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #LuxuryIsPersonal.