(SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 22, 2025) — SAVOR [1], the culinary division
of ASM Global [2] has announced that chef David Teig has been selected
as new director of culinary for Moscone Center, San Francisco’s
premier meeting and exhibition facility.
Teig began his career as a chef in private restaurants, including the
Michelin 3-Star Les Maisons De Bricourt, in Cancale, France. He
eventually transitioned to the hotel industry, working for Starwood
Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International in various roles ranging
from executive chef to food and beverage director. Later, he oversaw
the large-scale food and beverage program at the Fairplex in Southern
California.
More recently, Teig spent time with Aimbridge Hospitality, working with
transition teams focused on hotel openings. He arrived in San Francisco
at the iconic Palace Hotel before joining the team at the Moscone
Center. Teig currently lives in San Francisco and spends his time as a
judge in various food and wine competitions.
“Moscone Center hosts some of the world’s most prestigious events,
so we needed to select someone for the director of culinary
that not only is an exceptional chef but also understands what it takes
to manage large-scale and multifaceted functions of all kinds while
maintaining premium quality and creativity,” said Shaun Beard, senior
vice president of SAVOR. “We are excited for David to take over as the
lead of Moscone Center’s culinary program and are confident that he
has the background and the expertise to continue delivering the premium
experience that attendees at Moscone Center expect from every
event.”
As Moscone Center’s new director of culinary, Teig will manage all
culinary activities, including supervising and coordinating all
large-scale food-preparation operations and daily food production;
assisting staffing schedules and directing the training of chefs, cooks, and
other kitchen staff. He will oversee menu planning for all events and
significant functions, focusing on providing premium, sustainable, local
and healthy menu options for all guests.
About SAVOR
SAVOR is the culinary division of ASM Global, the world’s No. 1
development and full-service venue company focused on client-first
approaches for driving significant financial success. The team at SAVOR
provides elevated experiences at every event, from the food preparation
to the beverage offerings, whether for intimate VIP experiences or
banquets with over 20,000 guests. Besides authentic, chef-driven food,
the core elements of SAVOR’s food vision include partnerships with local
growers, producers, and community members; a commitment to using
antibiotic-free meats and poultry; and dedication to minimizing impact
on the environment through robust sustainability, recycling, and
composting programs. For more information, please visit
savorasmglobal.com [1].
