Tomas Ortiz
URBANE RESTAURANT AND DOWNTOWN SEATTLE HYATT PROPERTIES WELCOME NEW CHEF DE CUISINE
Chef Tomas Ortiz brings nine years of culinary excellence to the Pacific Northwest
Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Ortiz as Chef de Cuisine of Urbane restaurant. Ortiz brings experience in menu development for an international palate, plus his knowledge of sourcing local ingredients is a natural fit for Urbane, where the team partners with local farms, purveyors and community programs to use fresh seasonal ingredients in unexpected and innovative ways.
From a young age, Ortiz would travel to Mexico to his grandparent’s goat farm where he would spend hours in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother, which first sparked his passion for cooking and food. Ortiz got his start in the culinary industry at a catering company before formalizing his training at Le Cordon Bleu in Dallas, Texas where he obtained a degree in Applied Food Science. Ortiz went on join the Grand Met at the Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth in 2012, which allowed him to experiment with a broad spectrum of cuisines. He held several positions in the kitchen and was recognized several times by Hyatt for his leadership and commitment to extraordinary service.
In his role, Ortiz will be responsible for developing menus, crafting innovative dishes and cuisine, and managing and mentoring Urbane’s staff. Bringing his passion for creating new, locally-inspired dishes, Ortiz plans to incorporate his Texan roots into the menu.
“I love to cook local and I want people to enjoy a little taste of Seattle when they dine at Urbane,” said Chef Tomas Ortiz. “Being from Dallas, smoke and barbecue run in my veins, so I’m looking forward to combining the fantastic, fresh ingredients from the Pacific Northwest with my smoky, unique flair.”
When he’s not in the kitchen, Ortiz can be found reading, golfing, drawing and spending time with his wife and daughter. He is looking forward to exploring his new home and taking up a new Pacific Northwest-inspired hobby like fishing or hiking.
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