Canadore alumnus named Fairmont's first female executive chef

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
News Release

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VANCOUVER - In firsts for both The Fairmont Waterfront hotel and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Dana Hauser has been appointed as the brand's first female Executive Chef, taking the lead at this luxury Vancouver hotel's Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar as well as all food and beverage operations at the hotel.

Raised on Canada's East Coast, Chef Hauser developed a natural passion for fresh, local ingredients. "British Columbia provides an abundance of the finest ingredients," comments Dana. "Combine this with being the first female Executive Chef in the Company; it's a dream come true."

"While Fairmont has had and continues to have many excellent female chefs in the kitchen, we're very excited to announce our first Executive Chef position to be filled by a woman," said Jean Michel Offe, the hotel company's Vice President, Food & Beverage. "Dana has proven herself time and again to be a culinary master and her appointment is very well deserved. She is a very passionate culinarian and I'm confident that she'll wow guests with her incredible culinary creations."

Dana discovered her enthusiasm for cooking while studying psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. During her studies, she craved a career that combined her love for food and travel and working in a team environment. Dana soon enrolled in the culinary program at Canadore College. Her apprenticeship began at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge where the Executive Chef immediately recognized a natural talent; offered Dana the option to complete her apprenticeship at the resort. Leaping at this opportunity, Dana enrolled in Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's professional cooking program.

From the shores of Bermuda to the epicenter of Toronto; Chef Hauser has an extensive career with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "We are thrilled to have Chef Hauser join our team at The Fairmont Waterfront," comments General Manager, Ian Pullan. "We have undergone significant changes at the hotel with the recent meeting space renovations and the revitalization of Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar. Dana brings a wealth of knowledge and we are excited to have her lead our West Coast epicurean experience."

Along with cooking, Dana has a passion for mentoring aspiring chefs. In 2011, she enrolled in the HMCS Montreal Navy Ship where she showed navy cadets the tricks of the trade. In May of 2012, Hauser will cook at the James Beard House, a prestigious culinary event where only a select number of female chefs from Newfoundland are invited. When not in the kitchen, Dana can be found at the market sourcing local ingredients, fundraising for local charities or working in food shelters.

The Fairmont Waterfront hotel provides relaxed luxury on the West Coast. This luxury Vancouver hotel is in an urban retreat with elegant accommodations and breathtaking harbour views. Guests can enjoy Vancouver, BC fine dining at Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar, then visit the hotel's rooftop garden and honeybee apiary to discover where the restaurant's fresh herbs and honey are sourced from.

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