Travis Lee Executive Chef at The Marquesa Hotel in Key West - FL, USA
The Marquesa Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Travis Lee as the new Executive Chef of Café Marquesa, the hotel's renowned fine dining restaurant. With an extraordinary career spanning over two decades in luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Lee brings world-class culinary expertise and innovation to one of Key West's most celebrated dining destinations.
Chef Lee joins Café Marquesa following his tenure as Executive Sous Chef at Mujō in Atlanta, where he contributed to the restaurant earning and maintaining its Michelin Star in 2023 and 2024. Prior to Mujō, he served as Executive Chef at Rooftop L.O.A. and Corporate Executive Chef of R&D for Mainline Foods and Goldbergs Group, overseeing culinary development across multiple high-profile brands.
A veteran of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Chef Lee spent more than a decade refining his craft at some of the brand's most prestigious properties, including The Dining Room in Buckhead, Georgia (Five Star/Five Diamond) and Maestro by Fabio Trabocchi in Tysons Corner, Virginia (Four Star/Five Diamond). His classical training and refined approach to flavor were further shaped by international experiences at some of the world's most revered restaurants, including The Fat Duck and The Waterside Inn in Bray, England, and Maze Restaurant in London, which are all Michelin-starred establishments.
Café Marquesa, located within The Marquesa Hotel, has long been regarded as one of the island's finest restaurants and is beloved for its intimate setting, impeccable service, and creative contemporary American cuisine. Inspired by Key West's rich culinary heritage and surrounded by the bounty of two seas, it blends the freshest local ingredients with classic technique and creative flair. From house-baked breads to decadent desserts, every dish captures the island's spirit… refined, welcoming, and unforgettable. With Chef Lee's arrival, guests can expect an elevated dining ex perience that blends sophisticated craftsmanship with the relaxed elegance of Key West.
Chef Travis Lee officially assumed his role as Executive Chef on November 12, 2025. His debut seasonal menu is in the works.
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