Six Senses Laamu has announced the appointment of Stefan Goehcke as executive chef.

Chef Stefan started the culinary career in his native Germany in 2001.After working under some of the finest chefs in Europe, Stefans expertise and services as a head chef were devoted to top resorts such as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain resorts in St. Lucia as well as Gili Lankanfushi and Baros in the Maldives.

Chef Stefan was appointed executive chef of Six Senses Laamu in November 2017. He currently manages a team of more than 75 people who operate five kitchens on the island. Having worked with high-end brands, Stefan has gained a vast professional experience and skills in managing large teams.

"I am glad and delighted to work with a great team of young and talented local and international chefs here at Six Senses Laamu."Said Chef Stefan

With his extensive knowledge of delicacies from around the globe and his experience of global cuisines, Stefan loves to incorporate local ingredients and the freshest produce from the islands organic garden into each recipe.

"Chef Stefan is an extremely passionate and creative chef and we are delighted to welcome him to the team. Known for his innovative ideas and focus on fresh and healthy cuisines, an executive chef of Stefan's caliber will give a fresh new perspective to what we offer and provide a solid foundation for what is to come. "Said Marteyne van Well, general manager of Six Senses Laamu.

A perfectionist by nature, contributing to the Six Senses values of using local and sustainable ingredients, Chef Stefan is determined to create the most memorable and tasty dishes for guests during their stay with Six Senses.

Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, deep in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a beautiful coral house reef. Most of the villas and facilities are built overwater, however beach villas and on-land dining is an option. All villas offer a sense of privacy and seclusion, with an amazing view to the Ocean and Maldivian nature.

Six Senses Laamu offers a wide range of dining options, with cuisines from around the world, an ice cream parlor, an overwater wine cellar and a signature Chill bar. 

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates 11 resorts and 30 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas.Each property has a distinctive personality, but shares a commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design. This award-winning approach extends to new openings, including the urban concept premiering in New York in 2019.