The newly redesigned five-star Seaside Finolhu reopened on November 1, 2020, as the first member of the Design Hotels in the Maldives. The hotel has recently appointed Memo V. Hernandez as their Executive Chef.
Bringing more than 16-years’ experience in managing restaurants and hotel kitchens internationally, Hernandez joins Finolhu following his previous role as Executive Chef at The Nautilus Maldives.
The Costa Rican native brings a wealth of luxury experience, including training at the three Michelin rated Quique da Costa Restaurant, Valencia. Hernandez has as a passion for the traditional, including farming, local produce, and the rustic production of cheeses.
This is coupled with a modern outlook towards keto, superfoods, wellness, and vegetarianism and veganism – this includes ambitions to create a variety of dishes where the vegetable is the star.
With ecological and environmental awareness at the forefront, he’s looking forward to putting his touch on the menus, including a focus on seasonality, wholesome breakfasts, and plans to grow thyme, rosemary, basil, mint, and coriander on the island.
