Scott Hunnel, chef de cuisine at Victoria & Albert’s restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been named Culinary Professional of the Year by Sante’, a magazine for food and beverage professionals. The awards are voted on by industry peers.
Also recognized are Gary Kaikaka of California Grill, who received the Service Professional Award for outstanding achievement in food, wine and spririts service. And the restaurant managers and servers at Jiko — The Cooking Place won the Wine Hospitality Award for outstanding achievement in wine service and hospitality.
The winners will be feted at an awards ceremony November 4th at Silverado Resort in Napa, California.