Veteran Leader Eric Duchene Steps Into New Role at Landmark Resort
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 20, 2025) – JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback
Inn Resort & Spa [1], a renowned luxury resort in Paradise Valley,
Ariz. is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Duchene as
director of food & beverage.
Originally from Toulon, France, Duchene began his culinary career with
Marriott International in 2008 as chef de partie at The Ritz-Carlton,
Grand Cayman before his tenure at Periwinkle Restaurant as the sous
chef. He then joined The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, where he held several
leadership positions within the culinary team from 2012 to 2016. Duchene
relocated to California, where he served for five years as the executive sous chef and
executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Re,y. Since
2022, he has held the position of executive chef at JW Marriott
Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Duchene is thrilled to further
contribute to the renowned resort in his new role as director of food &
beverage and breathe new life into the property’s dining experiences and
specialty epicurean events. When not in the kitchen, he enjoys riding
his motorcycle, working out, spending time with his family, and hiking
the nearby trails.
“Throughout his 18-year journey with Marriott International, Eric has
cultivated his passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences,
fostering innovation in and out of the kitchen, and building meaningful
relationships.” said Leo Percopo, area general manager of JW Marriott
Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. “We are confident in Eric’s
expertise to successfully oversee operations across all distinctive
restaurants and lounges on the property.”
For more information about JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort &
Spa or to book a reservation, visit www.camelbackinn.com [4] and follow
us on Instagram at @camelbackinn [5].
About JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Nestled on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise
Valley, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is an
award-winning resort that embodies the authentic spirit of the Southwest
with its rich history, desert-inspired design, adobe-style architecture
and nostalgic charm. Opened in December 1936, the landmark resort
continues to celebrate its 86th anniversary. Today, guests can continue
to connect in style and make their memories with the resort’s 453
newly renovated guest casitas and suites (each with a garden patio or
balcony), 36 holes of championship golf, six tennis courts, a
32,000,000-square-foot spa, four swimming pools, and seven restaurants
and lounges. Located at the base of Mummy Mountain, boasting views of the
iconic Camelback Mountain and Arizona’s famed Four Peaks, Camelback
The inn’s peaceful setting is complemented by lush garden terraces, winding
trails and various “Serene Spaces,” inviting guests to take a deep
breath and pause in a place where time stands still. For more
information, please visit www.camelbackinn.com [4].
