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Hector Diaz

Chilean native Hector Diaz has been living in Canada since 1978. He undertook his culinary studies in his home country, after which he travelled to Chicago and Québec City to perfect his art. Subsequent positions brought him to luxury hotels throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada, enabling him to gain a wealth of experience. Quality is supremely important to Diaz, as is the synergy between members of the Hilton Lac‑Leamy brigade. His culinary philosophy is very simple: "There is no room in the kitchen for a chef’s ego."

Hector Diaz has been part of the Lac‑Leamy Complex’s kitchens since the casino opened in 1996. In 2003, he joined the Hilton Lac‑Leamy team as executive chef. A true master of the epicurean arts, he is appreciated for his in‑depth knowledge of regional cuisine and products, and for his active involvement with several local organizations.

Diaz is a member of several professional associations, including Les Toques Blanches, the Canadian Culinary Federation and the Association outaouaise des professionnels des métiers de bouche.