Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, in County Wicklow, has announced the appointment of James Devers as executive head chef. Devers will be responsible with elevating the resort's dining offerings with a focus on offering a modern menu using premium Irish produce.
“We are delighted to welcome James to our team. His extensive culinary knowledge and passion for food will greatly benefit our guests and elevate the dining offering at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort,” said Darren Byrne, general manager at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort.
Devers began his culinary journey at the age of 16, learning all aspects of kitchen operations before advancing to study Culinary Arts at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (now ATU), where he won numerous awards including a silver medal for Student Chef of the Year.
He landed his first head chef role in his early twenties and has accumulated nearly a decade of experience working in luxury hotels in Ireland and internationally, including the Ice House Hotel, Farnham Estate, and Castle Leslie Estate, where he honed his skills as both senior sous chef and head chef.
Devers favours modernist and innovative cooking techniques and aims to use the best local and Irish produce at The Fairways Restaurant and The Brasserie.
“I am really excited to join Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort as executive head chef," said Devers. "I look forward to working with the talented team here to create memorable dining experiences and a culinary offering that celebrates the best of modern Ireland.”
