Appointment | New executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

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James Norman has worked in the industry for almost three decades

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has appointed James Norman as its new executive chef.

Norman has around 28 years of experience in the international hospitality industry and joins from The St. Regis Doha.

His new employers say he is known for specializing in international cuisines and has experience in training and developing staff for new properties around the world, as well as being an expert in Middle Eastern cuisines thanks to his time in the region.

He said: “I am excited to join The Ritz-Carlton hotel company family and take on the role of executive chef. With the outstanding group of ladies and gentlemen at the hotel, we will be able to further build on its current success and transform it into the preferred culinary destination in Riyadh.

“This is an exciting time to be part of the rising culinary scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a population that is well-travelled and has vast knowledge of various world cuisines, I look forward to being able to share some of my international experience with our guests.”

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