Derrick Watchman, CEO of The Navajo Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Hector Vazquez to executive chef for Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Northern Arizona. Vazquez will direct the culinary activities of the resort’s five restaurants: Zenith Steakhouse, Four Elements Cafe, Arrows Sports Bar, Indulgence Cafe and the Food Court.
“We are thrilled to promote Hector Vazquez to this leadership position on Twin Arrows’ culinary team,” Watchman said. “His skills will serve to further enhance and support the resort’s reputation as a first-class, AAA Four-Diamond destination.”
Vazquez brings extensive culinary experience to his new position at Twin Arrows. He attended San Diego Mesa College and began his culinary career at notable hotels and resorts in California, Texas and New Mexico. He has held positions in San Diego at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Wyndham Emerald Plaza, Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort, Paradise Point Resort and Spa, and the Hilton San Diego Bay Front. He was most recently employed as the assistant executive chef at Viejas Hotel and Casino in Alpine, California.
“I feel privileged to lead such an excellent team. I look forward improving the culinary skills of our talented crew as we present Navajo cuisine and culture to national and international visitors,” Vazquez said. “We are committed to providing a quality dining experience to every Twin Arrows guest at all of our dining facilities.”
The restaurants at Twin Arrows Casino Resort offer an extensive variety of food and beverage options. Visitors can choose to dine in one of the casual cafes, a sports bar or enjoy a fine dining experience with award-winning wines. Resort guests also have the option for in-room dining service 24 hours a day.
Vazquez also will direct the extensive catering services offered by Twin Arrows for events ranging from large business conferences and trade shows to special events and weddings. Additionally, Vazquez has unveiled Zenith Steakhouse’s new fall menu.
“I am proud to be a part of an organization with such a rich cultural history and strong community ties,” Vazquez said. “I invite guests to take a break from the gaming action and try one of our quality dining spots and our new fall menu.”
To learn more about Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, make reservations at Zenith Steakhouse or to book a room in its recently expanded resort, visit www.twinarrows.com.
About Navajo Gaming:
Navajo Gaming (The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise) is a Navajo Nation wholly-owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006. NNGE is authorized by the Navajo Nation to develop and operate Navajo casinos in accordance with federal and Navajo Nation laws, as well as the negotiated Navajo Nation-applicable state compacts (New Mexico and Arizona).
Navajo Gaming opened its first Navajo Casino on November 19, 2008 – Fire Rock Navajo Casino in Church Rock Chapter, near Gallup, New Mexico. The second Navajo Casino opened October 13, 2010 – Flowing Water Navajo Casino in Tsé Daak’áán Chapter, near Shiprock, New Mexico. The third Navajo Casino opened January 16, 2012 – Northern Edge Navajo Casino – in Upper Fruitland Chapter, near Farmington, New Mexico. The fourth Navajo Casino – Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort – is located in Leupp Chapter, near Flagstaff, Arizona. Currently, Navajo Gaming has 1,400 employees.
Navajo Gaming’s vision includes job growth opportunities for Navajos, to continue returning revenue to the Navajo Nation and continue building the Navajo Gaming and Hospitality brand.