Pierson Shields
PARK CITY, UTAH- November 10, 2022- The St. Regis Deer Valley, located slopeside with ski-in ski-out access to Deer Valley’s pristine slopes and one of the world’s most luxurious Resorts, today announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef.
Executive Chef Pierson B. Shields will oversee all Culinary Operations at the Resort, including the Hotel’s signature restaurant, RIME, The Vintage Room, the St. Regis Bar, Mountain Terrace, the Library, banquets and events. Shields, who will oversee a staff of more than 50 cooks and stewards, will work in concert with the Resort's Consulting Chef Matthew Harris on La Stellina, the new high-concept Italian restaurant to open January, 2023 in the Resort's Snow Park Building.
Shields was most recently Executive Chef for Grand Hyatt Vail Resort and Spa where he oversaw all resort culinary operations including restaurants, banquets and founded a "Chef Series," inviting national and local chefs to participate in a Vail dinner series. Prior to that, Shields served as Executive Sous Chef for Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center where he oversaw an extensive Food and Beverage renovation including a sky lounge and managed the robust banquet operations.
Shields' experience also includes serving as Banquet Chef / Chef Tournant at Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe, Nevada where he was integral to all venues throughout the hotel, culinary operations including menu development for catering and the monitoring of budgets and payroll. Shields, who graduated with a B.A. in Culinary Arts from Kendall College, Chicago, makes his home with his wife and three dogs in Heber City, Utah. An avid outdoorsman, Shields can often be found making tracks in fresh powder.
“It is a privilege to lead the renowned culinary team with its high standards for innovative yet approachable cuisine for which the Resort is known” said Chef Shields. “Menus will utilize the best quality and freshest seafood, meats and game from around the country as well as sourcing from local farmers and businesses. The awe-inspiring beauty of the Wasatch Range and views from the Resort inspire culinary creativity."
