Daniel Franco has been appointed Executive Chef at Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive

Chef Daniel Franco will spearhead the culinary program as Executive Chef at Almare, which will span the property’s three distinct restaurant concepts: BOGA, Seasalt, and Botanik. His post at Almare will showcase a harmonious blend of Daniel’s strong Mexican culinary roots from Puebla and Yucatán and his passion for the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine. He also draws inspiration from the precise and beautiful presentation of Japanese cuisine and the balanced flavor profiles of Mediterranean cuisine. Prior to Almare, Chef Daniel Franco began his career with Meliá Hotels, where he refined his techniques under top-tier chefs from around the world. He has also worked with some of Mexico’s most exclusive hotels, including One & Only Palmilla, where he worked under celebrity Chef Larbi Dahrouch, and honed his skills by collaborating with chefs like Jullien Asseo of Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has worked with Belmond Maroma, part of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy group, and Hilton Hotels International where contributed to the Waldorf Astoria opening.