FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kyndra Gamache
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Office: (509) 481-6342
Cell: (509) 385-5426
[email protected]
NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO NAMES
CHEF ROBERT ROGERS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Spokane, WA – November 4, 2013 – Northern Quest Resort & Casino is excited to announce
the promotion of Chef Robert Rogers to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Rogers has been
the Chef at Masselow’s since it opened in 2009, and has been instrumental in leading the
Masselow’s culinary team as they develop and create the offerings on their award-winning
menu. Under Chef Roger’s direction, Masselow’s has been awarded multiple prestigious
distinctions. Since its opening Masselow’s has received the Inland Northwest’s only AAA Four
Diamond rating every year. Most recently, Masselow’s was honored with the Best Fine Dining
Restaurant distinction for 2013 by the Washington Restaurant Association and the Inland
Northwest Tourism Awards. Chef Rogers is dedicated to providing an authentic farm-to-table
experience for Northern Quest guests. He works in cooperation with many local farms and
producers to create the freshest dining experience possible. Most recently, Chef Rogers was
promoted to Executive Sous Chef for the property and now he enthusiastically steps up into the
Executive Chef position.
Gary Sutter, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Northern Quest looks forward to the energy
Chef Rogers will bring as Executive Chef for the property. “We look forward to Chef Rogers
sharing the same passion for excellence in food and service that he’s inspired in Masselow’s for
over three years with each of the culinary teams at Northern Quest.” As the Executive Chef,
Chef Rogers will oversee and support the Chefs at all of the property’s 14 food and beverage
venues. He will maintain his supervisory role over the culinary team in Masselow’s while also
serving as the creative force behind the wide variety of culinary offerings at Northern Quest
Resort & Casino.
Chef Rogers grew up in Spokane where he graduated from Shadle Park High School and began
his culinary career at the Davenport Hotel as a table-side cook. His work at the Davenport led to
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his life-time love of creating upscale, fresh cuisine. Over the years he has worked his way up
and been involved in every level of kitchen operations including, Line Cook, Chef, Food and
Beverage Director, Maître d’, Wine Steward, Corporate Director of Dining Services and now
Executive Chef. For the past 30 years, Chef Rogers has been involved in giving back to the
Spokane community and regularly participates in charitable dining events. He also volunteers
for his alma mater as a mentor in Shadle Park’s ProStart program – the high school program
affiliated with The National Restaurant Association.
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About Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Northern Quest Resort & Casino is located just 10 minutes west of downtown Spokane and only
5 minutes from Spokane International Airport. As the only tribally-owned AAA Four Diamond
resort in the Inland Northwest and one of 28 lodgings in the entire state to receive this
recognition, Northern Quest welcomes visitors with a contemporary urban setting and 250
luxurious guest rooms and suites. Be pampered in the upscale La Rive Spa. Satisfy your hunger
at one of 14 restaurants and lounges offering everything from burgers to fine dining, including
the AAA Four Diamond restaurant Masselow’s, one of only seven restaurants to receive the
prestigious award in Washington. Cheer on your favorite team on the largest HDTV screen
(measuring 30 X 10 feet) east of the Cascades, try your luck with true Las Vegas-style gaming or
enjoy world-class entertainment. You can even schedule your next event, professional or
personal, with our event and banquet services. Discover more about Northern Quest Resort &
Casino at www.northernquest.com.
About the Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Once one of the poorest Native American tribes in the U.S., the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is now
one of the top ten private employers in the Spokane region. The historically humble and
hospitable tribe operates Northern Quest Resort & Casino, the region’s premier destination
resort. Tribal health and social service programs, supported by the resort, have increased the
quality and life expectancy for tribal members and surrounding communities near the tribe’s
reservation along the Pend Oreille River. The tribe maintains a number of business enterprises,
provides a total of 2,000 jobs, and has donated over $7 million to regional non-profit
organizations. Find out more about the Kalispel Tribe’s rich cultural history and their progression
at www.kalispeltribe.com.
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