New Executive Chef Takes Helm at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Gauthier to the position of Executive Chef at the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie. Overseeing the hotel’s culinary team as interim Executive Chef for the past month, Gauthier started his journey at Luminary in January 2021 as Senior Sous Chef and has since assisted in all aspects of the hotel’s Food & Beverage department.
“From Day One, Chef Brent proved to be a great culinarian, as well as a splendid leader, quickly gaining the trust and respect of the entire team who overwhelmingly supported him for the Executive Chef position,” said Bob Megazzini, General Manager of Luminary Hotel & Co. “Brent has worked tirelessly with the staff and will continue to excel in his role due to his management style which blends a collaborative and creative approach with a strong business acumen.”
With more than 10 years of high-volume experience in American Cuisine, Gauthier joins Luminary from Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland, Virginia, where he worked as a Senior Sous Chef and was responsible for leading a team, monthly inventory, and lowering labor and food costs. Prior to that, Gauthier was Executive Chef at Le Meriden Arlington, Virginia. Gauthier attended Johnson & Wales for his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.
The Silver King Ocean Brasserie is located inside the Luminary Hotel & Co. and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Full menus and other information can be found online. The “Silver King” is the nickname of the tarpon, the glimmering gamefish which have long drawn avid anglers to the waters of Fort Myers. Borrowing this noble name, the hotel’s signature restaurant showcases the quality of fresh seafood through clean, simple preparations using classic technique with a modern palate.
About Luminary Hotel & Co.
On Sept.23, 2020, the waterfront Luminary Hotel & Co. opened its doors, soaring 12 stories above downtown Fort Myers, Florida, as the area’s first hotel in the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International. More than a hotel, the AAA Four Diamond Luminary is a hub of excitement and discovery – a focal point where locals and travelers tap into the collective energy of a city, and a story, begun by a brilliant cast of audacious local luminaries. The 243-room boutique hotel is home to the signature Silver King Ocean Brasserie and Lobby Bar; Beacon Social Drinkery rooftop lounge; Ella Mae’s Diner; Oxbow Bar & Grill; Dean Street Coffee Roaster & Retail; The Workshop culinary theater; an indoor and outdoor fitness facility; and a spacious pool area on the fourth floor featuring an event deck overlooking the Caloosahatchee River. Luminary offers 10,000 square feet of adaptable indoor and outdoor function space ideal for a variety of events and meetings and is adjacent to the neighboring Caloosa Sound Convention Center. The hotel also offers convenient access to the new Caloosa Sound Amphitheater located on the Caloosahatchee and scheduled to open in early 2022. LuminaryHotel.com
