Meet Our Executive Chef

Executive Chef Michael Barber
Michael Barber began his culinary career at the age of 12, working at Restaurant X, now known as Bully Boy Chop House, in Congers, NY as a Utility Steward where he worked various jobs until the age of 18, before heading to the Culinary Institute of America to earn his degree. Prior to joining Hyatt, Barber served as Sous Chef at the Adams Mark Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Barber joined Hyatt in 1999, starting out as a Chef Tournant at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. From Orlando, Barber went to Hyatt Regency Dallas, before moving to Hyatt Regency DFW as the Executive Sous Chef. Barber transferred to Hyatt Regency Atlanta in 2004 as the Executive Sous Chef at the 1,260 room hotel. He then was promoted to Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and 834 room property before joining the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis as Executive Chef.

A native of New York, Michael Barber graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1995 with an Associate degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts. Barber moved to St. Louis in September with his wife and two children.

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When you create a Hyatt Gift Registry, you can share your travel plans for your honeymoon or any other special event with friends and family, and give them the ability to help you get there. Visit hyattregistry.com to get started!

Free Honeymoon Nights

Celebrate your wedding day at Hyatt Regency St. Louis and enjoy free nights on your honeymoon.

Dreams do come true when you celebrate your wedding at Hyatt Regency St Louis. We promise that no detail will be overlooked—not even the honeymoon. We make every wedding more than memorable and every guest—particularly the bridal party—more than welcome.

Now a dream wedding at Hyatt Regency St. Louis comes with the opportunity for a honeymoon to match:

• Book your wedding and receive up to five complimentary nights* at a participating Hyatt Resort in the United States, Mexico or Aruba.
• Offer valid for weddings held by December 31, 2010. Honeymoon must be completed by January 31, 2011.
Our experienced catering and event managers will assist you in all aspects of planning your remarkable day, from picking the menu and on-site activities for your guests to floral selection and photography.

When the cost of your wedding totals the following minimum amounts, you’ll receive complimentary nights at a participating Hyatt Resort of your choice:

• $10,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 2-night stay
• $20,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 3-night stay
• $30,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 4-night stay•$40,000 total spent for wedding – complimentary 5-night stay
Additional nights and other options can be added to this offer through a Hyatt Wedding Specialist.

For more information, please call 314.342.4655 and a Hyatt Wedding Specialist more than happy to assist you. Please reference code WEDNIGHTS.

*Offer subject to complete terms and conditions. For full details, click here.

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