14-05-2025
Michael Arnot has been appointed Culinary Director at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection in Kohala Coast
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Michael Arnot as Culinary Director of its renowned food and beverage programming on the Kohala Coast. A veteran of the Hawaii hospitality industry with over 19 years of experience, Arnot will spearhead strategy and expand the iconic resort's culinary operations in his new role.
Originally from California, Arnot spent the past 14 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts across its properties in Vancouver, Chicago and most recently held the role of Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. His experience includes an extensive background in luxury F&B, including banquets, fine dining and beach/offsite venues, where he has developed complete restaurant and hotel catering concepts from the ground up. His new appointment at Mauna Lani will see him relocate from 7 years on the Island of Oahu to the Island of Hawai'i.
Mauna Lani's culinary prowess has expanded in recent years, establishing the gastronomic experiences available to guests and locals alike as some of the top offerings in the Western US. Arnot's appointment comes on the heels of the transformation of Mauna Lani's beloved al fresco restaurant HāLani, which recently unveiled a fresh Coastal Mediterranean concept. The resort's renown signature restaurant, CanoeHouse, is credited with helping birth Hawai'i Regional Cuisine, a major food movement in the 1990s that shifted focus to locally-sourced ingredients and cultural influences of the Hawaiian islands. The Mauna Lani Beach Club is the resort's newest addition, featuring a wide range of food and beverage experiences including street cart tacos, poke bowl pop-ups, shaved ice from a poolside mini bus, and an oceanfront pizza oven for delectable open-air fare.
