Chef James Wierzelewski cultivated his passion for food early in life. He was raised in Chicago by a family where mealtime was a treasured experience that included beautiful china and silver. He absorbed the concept that food is not merely sustenance but a venue for art, creativity and tradition. At the age of 16, Chef Wierzelewski began a two-year internship at the historic Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. From there, he spent a decade with a hotel restaurant innovator – Hyatt Hotels, working his way up the food chain to executive chef. Chef Wierzelewski’s culinary expertise extends far past the kitchen doors as he also excels at creating new restaurant concepts. Currently, Chef Wierzelewski is the director of kitchens for Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford.