Chef Louis Martorano

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Executive Chef Louis Martorano heads all concepting, execution and oversight of 8 separate acclaimed dining venues at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort’s 4-Diamond rated 369-room resort property, where his unique menu concepts and diverse food offerings have led the resort’s venues to multiple awards not limited to OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award (JWB Prime Steak and Seafood), Wine Spectator’s Award Of Excellence (JWB Prime Steak and Seafood), NorthStar Stella Awards’ Best Food And Beverage In Southeastern US (Resort dining), Our City Hollywood’s Best Steakhouse Award (JWB Prime Steak & Seafood), and more than 12 separate TripAdvisor Certificates Of Excellence spanning the Resort’s restaurants.

Chef Louis’s impressive track record includes more than 30 years of culinary experience across more than 20 separate restaurant operations, with strong focuses on Italian, American and Coastal Cuisines.  His experience includes roles as the Executive Chef at Hilton Orlando Hotel’s 7 separate venues, Executive Chef of National Pastime within Gaylord National Hotel and Resort, Head Chef de Cuisine at Boca Raton Hilton’s multiple dining venues, Banquet Chef at Palm Beach Mizner Center, as well as additional culinary positions within Westin and Gaylord Hotel properties within South Carolina, California and Florida.

Chef Louis has merited several recognitions prior to his time at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, including the Hilton Hotel Excellence Award in 2015 and 2016, People’s Choice Award by Orlando Style Magazine (for Spencer’s Steaks & Chops), and led Hilton Orlando’s steakhouse to be ranked as the #3 steakhouse in Orlando by USA Today.

Chef Louis holds a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from New York Technical School, and is a proud member of the American Culinary Federation.