Richard Silvester
Chef Richard Silvester has honed his passion for great cooking in some of the world's finest kitchens. He has worked arround the world for the past 20 years, spending the last seven in Mexico. During this time he has become addicted to the hot and spicy chili dishes found in traditional Mexican cuisine. He is very outgoing and takes pleasure in interacting with guests.
Chef Silvester enjoys throwing dinner parties and having fun with his family, traveling with his wife and his two daughters to experience different cultures. A huge fan of sports, he loves kite surfing, diving and playing squash.
Before joining the hotel industry, he worked in several leading restaurants in Europe, such as Steirereck in Vienna. He has been lucky enough to cook with two Michelin starred teams.
Before, he was awarded 4 stars for two restaurants which he opened in Bratislava. Prior to this, between 1997 and 2000 he worked at The Half Moon Club in Montego Bay. Chef Silvester has also cooked at several different locations during his nine years with JW Marriot.
Richard joined Maroma Resort and Spa as Executive Chef in December 2009. He is delighted to have the opportunity to share his experience and knowledge with guests at this world-renowned hotel on the Riviera Maya.
