The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Dane Fernandes as its Executive Chef, effective January 2024. Hailing from the picturesque island of Charao in Goa, India, Chef Dane brings a rich heritage and over 14 years of culinary expertise to this tropical haven.

Chef Dane's culinary prowess, honed during his tenure as the youngest Executive Chef at St. Regis under Marriott APAC, is set to elevate the dining experience at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua. His impressive career includes pivotal roles at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar and St. Regis Mumbai, earning him accolades such as the Rising Star Asia Pacific for Marriott International in 2018 and the Young Chef 2022 by Campo Viejo.

Marlon has been working in different prestigious places in Bali, namely, he was on the pre-opening team of Capella Ubud, which was then announced as the best resort in the world in the year 2020 by Travel & Leisure Magazine. He loves setting up cool beverage menus and bringing another level of F&B service experience to Ikan Bar.