Executive Chef John Hart’s 25-year career has taken him to luxury hotels around the country including the AAA Four Diamond Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, The Westin Long Beach, the Louisville Marriott Downtown and The Beverly Hills Hotel. His passion for the culinary arts started in his family’s kitchen. “My father was all about the food,” says John, who was born and raised in Utah.

John is a graduate of the American Culinary Federation’s rigorous apprenticeship program. He also studied at Grupo Lezama, Spain’s foremost culinary school. He has received numerous industry awards, including the gold medal at the prestigious International Culinary Olympics. At MaSo, he takes pride in leading and mentoring his talented team of culinarians and stewards, and working with local farmers.