Announcing New Professional Chaîne member: Tamir Shanel

Tamir Shanel

Chaîne Grade: Maitre Hotelier

Vice President

Food & Beverage

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd

Telephone : 66885401

Fax 6334 1521

Email : tamir.shanel@marinabatsands.com

Name of Spouse and children: Mrs. Randi Shanel, with children Danni, Jordan and Frederick

Brief CV or Job History (50-150 words)

Tamir Shanel brings over 25 years of experience to his position as Vice President, Food and Beverage for Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd. In his role, he is responsible for the overall Food & Beverage operation of the 2500 room- and- suite hotel, the Paiza Club dining for VIP players, the SkyPark restaurants, Beverage, and all other culinary operations of the property.

Mr. Shanel has extensive experience in hotel openings and international hospitality operations in Europe, Canada and the US. Prior to joining Marina Bay Sands, he was the Executive Director of Food & Beverage at The Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas, the world’s largest Five-Diamond integrated Resort, where he was directly involved in raising the service standards and increasing food and beverage revenues for the property.

Previously Mr. Shanel held a number of management positions over a period of 15 years with the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Canada and the United States. In his role he was responsible for leading top-rated Food & Beverage operations, including the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, the first hotel to garner the Five Diamond award in this city.

Hobbies (or describe what you like to do to relax)…Tennis and basketball.

What food do you like best? Italian

Favourite restaurant in Singapore. Many

Why?

Favourite restaurant abroad or type of cuisine. Many

Why?

Interesting food or wine experience to share with members

Favourite wine or type of wine. Why? New World Cabernet Sauvignon