Fabian Ludwig Executive Chef at Hard Rock Hotel New York - NY, USA
Hard Rock Hotel New York has appointed Fabian Ludwig as Executive Chef, joining Director of Restaurants Tetyana Mykhaylyuk to lead culinary and restaurant operations across RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge and Sessions Restaurant & Bar.
Ludwig is a globally experienced culinary leader with more than 20 years of experience across luxury hotels and large-scale dining operations, most recently serving as Executive Chef at Sofitel New York. He has also held leadership roles at PUBLIC Hotel, BallenIsles Country Club, and Gaylord Rockies, bringing a balance of creative vision and operational rigor to every kitchen he leads.
At Sessions Restaurant & Bar, Ludwig will curate menus inspired by elevated comfort classics, designed to transition seamlessly from daytime dining to evening service. At RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, he will oversee a streamlined, shareable culinary program crafted to complement cocktails, city views, and a late-night social atmosphere. He will also lead banquets, catering, and in-room dining across the hotel.
From Sessions' all-day dining to RT60's rooftop nightlife, Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to deliver standout culinary experiences paired with iconic Manhattan views and a distinctly New York sense of place.
For more information on Hard Rock Hotel New York and its dining destinations, visit www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york.
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