Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy announced today that Jason Patterson has been appointed executive chef. Patterson, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industries, will lead concept and menu development, overseeing all of the hotel’s culinary operations, including its signature restaurant, Icon Eatery & Bar, and its banquet and meeting offerings. Patterson started his career in his home state of Texas, as executive chef across several markets with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. Later with Neiman Marcus, he was responsible for placing upscale dining options in the retail stores worldwide. After relocating to Florida in 2006, Patterson spent the last decade in a variety of roles at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. Most recently, he served as general manager of the casino’s busiest restaurant, the Fresh Harvest Market Place.

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