Gregory James has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - AZ, USA
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North announces the appointment of Gregory James as Executive Chef, bringing more than 30 years of culinary and hospitality leadership to the resort. A thoughtful, ingredient-driven chef known for refined comfort and collaborative leadership, James will oversee all culinary operations across the resort's dining program, including signature restaurants, In-Casita dining, banquets, weddings, and special events.
Chef Gregory joins Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale following an accomplished career shaping culinary identities at celebrated luxury destinations. Most recently, he served as Resort Manager and Executive Chef at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, where he led culinary operations across multiple outlets and played a key role in further strengthening the resort's reputation as one of Arizona's premier luxury destinations. Prior to this, he held a senior culinary leadership position at The Inn at Perry Cabin, an ultra-luxury resort on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where his work earned numerous culinary honours and community recognition while deepening partnerships with local farmers, fisheries, and regional tourism organizations.
In 2022, James was named Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland and received a Secretary's Citation for Remarkable Contributions to Maryland's Tourism and Agriculture Industry, celebrating his longstanding commitment to regional sourcing, community engagement, and culinary leadership. At Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, his focus will be on evolving each venue with a unified culinary vision, one that feels unmistakably Sonoran, deeply seasonal, and aligned with the resort's spirit of understated luxury.
His culinary philosophy centres on ingredient integrity, regional influence, and elevated comfort, food that is refined yet approachable, grounded in classical technique while remaining warm and intuitive. A passionate mentor, he is equally committed to cultivating talent and nurturing a kitchen culture rooted in respect, teamwork, and excellence.
In his new role, James will lead the next chapter of the resort's dining identity, elevating each outlet with distinct positioning while ensuring a cohesive culinary thread throughout. From celebratory evenings at Talavera to sunlit afternoons poolside and wellness-forward mornings at Desert Orchard, each experience will be thoughtfully refreshed to reflect Scottsdale's light, landscape, and flavour.
With Chef Gregory at the helm, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale looks ahead to a new era of culinary storytelling, one that celebrates exceptional ingredients, intuitive service, and a strong sense of place, all framed by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
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