Baccarat Hotel New York Appoints Isaac Olivo Executive Chef and Beata Parzych Head Sommelier

Baccarat Hotel New York appointed Isaac Olivo as executive chef and Beata Parzych as head sommelier, the hotel announced on October 16, 2026. The two will lead food and beverage operations at the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond property, Yahoo reported.

Olivo and Parzych Take Over Baccarat's Food and Beverage Team

Olivo will collaborate with Gabriel Kreuther, the hotel's two Michelin-starred culinary director, in overseeing all food and beverage operations. Those operations cover the Grand Salon, The Bar and Le Jardin, private events and in-room dining. Olivo brings nearly 20 years of culinary experience, including executive chef roles at two Relais & Châteaux establishments: Cuvee Restaurant at The Chatham Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts, and the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut. He also held culinary leadership positions at Amorette Restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Restaurant Clement in The Peninsula, New York. He began his career as a sous chef at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina in Miami, Florida, and worked at SHO by Sean Hergatt in New York City, The Villa by Barton G in Miami Beach and Jean Georges in New York City.

"I am thrilled to be part of something shaped by a pedigree rooted in centuries of excellence, craftsmanship, and an appreciation for the art of living well, and my goal is to bring this spirit to the table," Olivo said.

Parzych will oversee the entire wine program at the flagship property, which includes the Grand Salon, The Bar, in-room dining, private bar service and catered events. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality. Before joining the hotel, she worked at Michelin-starred establishments in New York City including Le Bernardin, Le Cirque and Circo Restaurants. She also held beverage leadership and sommelier positions at BLT Restaurant Group, STK Saint Urban, Rhubard Hospitality Collection, STK and Zuma, all in the city.

"In my new role I am excited to bring together my passion for continually evolving within the world of wine and hospitality, with a thoughtful, guest-focused approach to leadership," Parzych said.

Baccarat's Residential and Resort Expansion

Baccarat Hotels & Residences operates ultra-luxury hotels and branded residences licensed from the 250+ year-old French Baccarat crystal brand, managed by Starwood/Marriott Bonvoy, according to akta.pro company records. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in West New York, USA, with a headcount range of 1,001-5,000. Its revenue estimate is $100 million-$250 million and its valuation estimate is $500 million-$1 billion. Baccarat Residences New York has 60 branded residences co-located with the hotel property, while Baccarat Residences Brickell in Miami, Florida, is coming soon and Baccarat Residences Dubai has 178 residences.

Earlier Baccarat Residential Listings

In September 2026, Robb Report covered a four-bedroom apartment at Baccarat Residences in Midtown Manhattan listed for $15.95 million, featuring designer Tony Ingrao interiors and a full-floor layout. The unit includes a gourmet kitchen, marble bathroom and access to hotel amenities like the spa and restaurant. In August 2026, citybiz reported that Penthouse 43 at the Baccarat Hotel & Residences in Midtown Manhattan was listed for sale at $15 million. The approximately 4,545-square-foot full-floor residence features four bedrooms and offers access to five-star hotel amenities including a spa and concierge services.