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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain brings ‘powerhouses’ Sanz, Röllich

Posted 11/16/20

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa has added “industry powerhouses”—Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz and Bar Chef Christiaan Röllich – to its food and beverage program.

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain brings ‘powerhouses’ Sanz, Röllich

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa has added “industry powerhouses”—Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz and Bar Chef Christiaan Röllich – to its food and beverage program.

The appointment of the “dream team” will steer the evolution of the resort’s signature elements restaurant and jade bar, according to a press release, describing the two powerhouses joining the F&B team to lead the kitchen and bar.

“Sam and Christiaan represent the next generation of tastemakers and the perfect team to move our culinary program forward,” said executive Chef Beau MacMillan in a prepared statement.

“Both have built impressive careers through sheer grit and passion. Both are at the top of their game. And they share a deep respect for each other’s craft that will drive their collaboration as they create a full-circle experience between kitchen and bar for our guests.”

A two-time James Beard nominee, Ms. Sanz was recently chef de cuisine of Talavera, the signature restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, the release noted.

Her appointment marks her return to where her career began as one of the first female cooks at elements, when she is noted to have impressed Mr. MacMillan with her talent, passion and culinary prowess.

She rose to chef de cuisine at Scottsdale’s Virtu Honest Craft, before moving to Talavera, where she became one of the youngest chefs in the Four Seasons brand, the release said.

Born in Nogales, Mexico, and virtually raised in the kitchen of her family’s restaurant there, the release said Ms. Sanz graduated from Scottsdale’s Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

“I am thrilled to be back at Sanctuary—my culinary roots—and to give fresh expression to the vibrant flavors and colors here,” said Ms. Sanz in a prepared statement.

“The opportunity to work so closely with Beau and Christiaan to fully integrate the culinary and bar programs is particularly exciting to me and recognizes the power of food and drink to connect us all.”

Author of BAR CHEF: Handcrafted Cocktails (2019), Mr. Röllich hails from A.O.C. and Lucques, two celebrated restaurants in Los Angeles.

The Netherlands native got his start in the bar trade at Les Deux Café, where he worked for extra income while pursuing an acting and modeling career, the release said.

“I love working closely with chefs, studying their technicques and bringing them to the world of drink,” said Mr. Röllich in a prepared statement.

“I can’t wait to see what Beau and Sam will bring to the table flavor-wise, and look forward to exploring and reinventing so my cocktails match their food.”