Al Faisaliah Hotel, a premium five-star property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has welcomed Marco Syrbe as its new director of food and beverage (F&B).

A German national, Syrbe is expected to bring his European flair for fine dining as well as his international expertise in restaurant operations to the group’s outlets.

In Syrbes’ most recent role, he lead the F&B team at The St. Regis Doha, overseeing its extensive operations, including 6,000 sq m of event space and 12 outlets, which comprise the award winning Astor Grill and Two Gordon Ramsay restaurants.

His hotel career to date has seen him work with leading luxury brands such as Fairmont, Raffles and Viceroy in destinations including Singapore, Qatar, Maldives and his native Germany.

Commenting on the new appointment, Alexander Blair, general manager, Al Faisaliah Hotel & Hotel Al Khozama said: “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming Marco to the Al Faisaliah team. His experience working with high profile international partners including Gordon Ramsey, and Al Sultan Brahaim will support our commitment to bringing exclusive dining experiences to our guests. The addition only strengthens our current offering and we look forward to hearing his fresh ideas and unveiling some new promotions and experiences to the diners of Riyadh very soon.” - TradeArabia News Service