Vows to provided elevated gastronomical experience for their guests
By Victoria ”NIKE” De Dios
There’s no denying that despite the unfolding of New Year after the Holiday bash, Filipinos revelry hasn’t ended yet. The revenge travel, eating out and pent up merry making will continue, not to mention that the Chinese New Year is also another much anticipated occasion to celebrate.
Call it a perfect timing, The Bellevue Manila is pleased to announce and welcome the appointment of Chef Xerxes John D. Narciso as its new executive chef. In addition to overseeing daily food and beverage operations of the hotel’s restaurants and banquet, Chef X also brings new ideas to the table.
Narciso holds a hotel and restaurant management degree from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. In 2001, he earned a culinary arts and technology management diploma from the Center for Culinary Arts Manila, the country’s premier culinary school.
He marked his professional beginnings in the culinary world in the pastry section of the Marco Beach Ocean Resort in Naples, Florida. He then brought his career to the Philippines in 2003 working for a wide range of big-city properties and upscale resorts.
Chef Narciso then rose the ranks in his over 20 years of experience, with roles ranging from menu planning, junior chef training, recipe development, and overseeing banquet kitchens before sharing his expertise with The Bellevue Manila. The breadth of his work gives Chef X unique insight into the culinary field that will further elevate The Bellevue Manila’s food and beverage lineup.
“I am grateful for this new venture,” shares Narciso, who is known as Chef X. “I’m looking forward to showcasing even better food and beverage concepts to our guests. It is a privilege to work alongside my Bellevue family.”
The Bellevue Manila is a world-class hotel nestled in the heart of Filinvest City in Alabang. It has 456 modern rooms, fully equipped meeting and banquet venues, a gym, swimming pools, and wellness centers (Azurea Spa, Jing Monis Salon, and PrettyLooks). The hotel also offers gastronomic delights through its food concepts Phoenix Court, Café d’Asie, Pastry Corner, Vue Bar, and Cellar 22.