Chef Michael Mandato comes to St. Louis from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta Canada where he had been the executive chef since 2003.

Prior to  coming to The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Chef Mandato has worked at a number of hotels and restaurants including The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Le Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel, The Senator Restaurant, Chiado Restaurant, Le Cote Basque and The Layfayette Restaurant in the Suisse Drake Hotel. In May of 2005 he had the opportunity to serve the Queen of England and Duke of Edinburgh.

Chef Mandato brings a wealth of knowledge through his vast international experience and techniques creating flavorful delights such as classic American beef and fresh fish and seafood selections that have become the signature of the succulent cuisine at The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.