The St Regis Doha, opening in the coming months, has appointed executive chef Brendan McGowan who will lead a team of more than 100 culinary staff.Inspired by heritage and tradition, the hotel will offer a range of unique restaurants offering contemporary cuisine from all over the world.This ranges from fine dining to Californian-inspired regional cuisine as well as European, Asian and Arabian epicurean experiences.Chef McGowan and his team will oversee day-to-day operations for all venues as well as private dining and banqueting. “The St Regis Doha will offer high quality dining and service personalised to a level never before experienced in Qatar,” he explained.“Part of the St. Regis culture is that we strive to perfect the dining experience, and we are very excited to be introducing this in Qatar.” Chef McGowan and his team will also work closely with the unique St Regis Butler Service, so that each guest in residence has their dining preferences consistently met and exceeded during their every stay.Classically trained, McGowan started his culinary career in Dublin for one of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World.’ He was then attracted to the leading hotels of London and afterwards to California where he joined the highly acclaimed La Folie restaurant and subsequently the Ritz Carlton San Francisco.With over 20 years experience working in five star kitchens in London, San Francisco, Dubai, Istanbul, Amman, Riyadh, and Kuwait and almost a decade with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Chef McGowan has a coveted reputation for introducing regional twists to traditional cuisine, utilising the finest quality produce to create memorable dishes. Chef McGowan has also played an integral role during the pre-opening and establishment of dining facilities for both the Ritz Carlton Dubai and Istanbul.His vision for one of the venues at The St Regis Doha is to bring his Californian inspired dishes together with regional cuisines. “The palette of flavours available to us here in the region is fantastic, and I am very much looking forward to developing both the people and product within our superb property to provide memorable dining experiences in each and every venue,” he said.Tareq Derbas, general manager of The St. Regis Doha, said: “It is a great privilege to welcome Chef Brendan McGowan to the team. His experience and passion for fine dining are second to none, and I am confident that he will deliver an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.” The St Regis Doha, part of the Al Gassar Resort, will feature a range of restaurants and lounges. Internationally-recognised chefs will provide delectable cuisine at all of the ocean-view restaurants.