Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Welcomes Imre Maraczi

(GRAND CAYMAN, August 2023) – Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of Imre Maraczi as the Grand Cayman property’s new Area Director of Food and Beverage With more than 20 years of service in the culinary industry and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Maraczi is set to elevate the hotel's dining offerings to new heights.

Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, Imre’s professional journey began in the mid-1990s with an apprenticeship at the Kempinski Hotel Budapest, one of the city’s most esteemed hospitality and culinary destinations. He subsequently trained in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, becoming an Executive Chef in 2003. He was working throughout Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean before moving into a Director of F&B role in 2018. Imre has been nominated and selected for Marriott’s ACE award twice, receiving the award of Best Executive Chef in Europe in 2017.

“We are thrilled to welcome Imre Maraczi to our team at Kimpton Seafire,” said Steve Andre, General Manager of Kimpton Seafire. “His exceptional leadership, creativity and dedication to delivering outstanding culinary experiences are perfectly in tune with our commitment to providing guests with memorable stays.”

As Area Director of Food and Beverage, Imre will be responsible for overseeing all dining outlets within the hotel, including the acclaimed Ave, renowned for its delectable dishes and stunning views of the legendary Seven Mile Beach, as well as the recently opened Library by the Sea, an award-winning specialty cocktail bar. He will also be instrumental in curating special menus, enhancing guest experiences and fostering collaborations with local Grand Cayman suppliers to showcase the best of the destination’s rich culinary offerings.

“I am truly honored to join the Kimpton Seafire family,” said Imre Maraczi. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team and building upon the existing culinary legacy of this exceptional property. Together, we will strive to exceed guest expectations and create unforgettable dining experiences.”

Learn more about Seafire’s culinary offerings at www.seafireresortandspa.com/grand-cayman-restaurants, and click here to access/download Imre’’s headshot.

About Seafire Resort + Spa, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Debuted in November 2016, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is Grand Cayman’s first new resort development in more than a decade. Located on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, the resort melds locally inspired touches, luxurious Caymanian flavor, and warm Kimpton spirit. Developed by Dart Real Estate, the Cayman Islands' premier real estate developer, the 264-room resort offers unmatched, unobstructed water views from nearly every guest room. The property includes a presidential suite and three private bungalows, highlighting the spectacular sun-kissed horizon that inspired the resort’s name. Guests can indulge in a state-of-the-art spa, meander through native botanical gardens, or cool down at one of two ocean-view pools. Kimpton Seafire Resort’s three signature restaurants include a beachside bar and grill, a lively main restaurant with unparalleled panoramic views, and a signature restaurant serving Spanish Tapas with an exclusive Chef's Table.

About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in the United States in 1981. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton now operates more than 60 hotels and 75 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, Caribbean and Greater China. Kimpton spaces and experiences center on its guests, offering inspiring design to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.