Graham Weber
Executive Chef

Executive Chef Graham Weber describes his position as “the best job in the world.” Weber joined the Louisville Marriott Downtown in September 2010. As executive chef, Weber oversees the entire food and beverage service at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. He is responsible for designing and preparing meals to be served at BLU Italian Grille as well as at Champions Sports Bar & Grill. He also creates custom menus for themed events with parties of 20 or 2,000 people, including many of the hotel’s high-profile gala events.

Weber has been a professional chef for 15 years and has worked in cities including: New York, Baltimore, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans and Atlantic City. In addition, he has studied the culinary arts in places as far away as Thailand, Japan, Morocco and Spain. Weber was part of the opening team for the new JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton Hotels in Beijing, PRC. He also hosted President Bush and Microsoft icons Bill Gates and Paul Allen in his award-winning Meritage Restaurant and Wine Bar in Seattle. While in New York, Weber hosted two James Beard dinners which both sold out within the first week. Weber graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in New York and earned his certification through the American Culinary Federation.