Bangkok--18 Aug--Delivering Asia Communications
Yann Hervy has been appointed Food and Beverage Director for Phuket's prestigious Indigo Pearl Resort.
Mr Hervy, a native French speaker with fluent English, has 15 years of experience in the world's leading hotels and restaurants.
In this post he will oversee F&B operations across Indigo Pearl's six outlets: Tin Mine, Rivet, Rebar, Black Ginger, Underground Cafe and Tongkah Tin Syndicate.
Most recently Mr Hervy was Food & Beverage Manager at the Anantara Phuket Layan Resort and Spa where he oversaw food and beverage operations of the 30 rooms and suites and 47 pool villas.
Prior to that he was Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at the 158 room five-star Chedi Muscat where he developed new potential across eight outlets by managing a multicultural team.
A graduate of the Lycee Prive Technique Hotelier Sainte-Anne, Sainte-Nazaire in France , Hervy began his working life at La Bastide de Saint Tropez, Saint-Tropez before transferring to the double Michelin-starred La Pomme de Pin Hotel in Courchevel, France.
International experience came quickly with a move to another double Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, a Belmond Hotel, Relais & Chateaux in England.
This was followed by further posts at St Barts in the French West Indies, Canada, America and again in St Barts as well as a lengthy stint in the Land Down Under where he was F&B Supervisor at C Restaurant/Halo Restaurant and Manager of the latter.
This mixture of experience, local and international, as well as hotels, restaurants and resorts will help Mr Hervy build still further Indigo Pearl's profile as a gourmets delight.
"I am passionate about hospitality and this gives me a great understanding of the guest's expectation. I aim to demonstrate this and deliver an exceptional 5-star guest experience while building relationships, bringing value and building a strong team that drives on respect and a common goal," said Yann Hervy.
Moody blues: the shine of quality and dramatic moments of pure theatre across the resort's restaurants, bars and public spaces offer an enticing backdrop to Mr Hervy's culinary vision. For high res image please click here.
Ten minutes from Phuket International Airport, Indigo Pearl is an all-suite and villa resort for the discerning traveller nestling in Srinath National Park next to a beach and the beauty of the Andaman sea.
Uncompromising in its luxury its restaurants are a key part of its appeal and an area of constant innovation.
"Indigo Pearl is delighted to welcome Yann Hervy to the team. His experience in some of the best restaurants and resorts in the world is an ideal match for our unique outlets here. I am sure Yann will help us reach even greater heights and make a stay with us even more memorable for our guests," said General Manager Chris Oakes.