Seasoned Hospitality and Culinary Leaders to Guide the Next Chapter of Food and Beverage at the Music-Inspired Midtown Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel New York is proud to announce the appointment of Tetyana Mykhaylyuk as Director of Restaurants and Fabian Ludwig as Executive Chef, who together will lead culinary and restaurant operations across RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge and Sessions Restaurant & Bar.
Sessions Restaurant & Bar offers a light-filled, open-plan space infused with music memorabilia, serving fresh, seasonal menus designed for everything from daytime dining to co-working lunches. RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, perched above Midtown, delivers handcrafted cocktails, live DJs, and sweeping skyline views from a glass-enclosed bar and outdoor terraces overlooking Times Square and beyond.
Mykhaylyuk brings more than 15 years of experience leading high-volume, multi-venue food and beverage operations. In her role, she will oversee all restaurant and lounge operations, including in-room dining and special events, with a focus on operational excellence, team leadership, and enhanced guest experiences. Most recently, she served as General Manager at Merchants Hospitality and has held leadership roles at The McKittrick Hotel, Hugo Hotel, and The Lexington Hotel, where she managed multimillion-dollar food and beverage programs and large-scale teams across both hotel and independent hospitality environments.
Joining her is Executive Chef Fabian Ludwig, a globally experienced culinary leader with over 20 years of experience across luxury hotels and large-scale dining operations, most recently serving as Executive Chef at Sofitel New York. Ludwig has also held leadership roles at PUBLIC Hotel, BallenIsles Country Club, and Gaylord Rockies, bringing a balance of creative vision and operational rigor to every kitchen he leads.
At Sessions Restaurant & Bar, Ludwig will curate menus inspired by elevated comfort classics, designed to transition seamlessly from daytime dining to evening service. At RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, he will oversee a streamlined, shareable culinary program crafted to complement cocktails, city views, and a late-night social atmosphere. He will also lead banquets, catering, and in-room dining across the hotel.
“With Tetyana and Fabian joining our leadership team, we are continuing to invest in exceptional talent that reflects the energy, creativity, and operational excellence of the Hard Rock brand,” said David Salcfas, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel New York. “Their combined expertise will play a key role in shaping the next chapter of our food and beverage experience.”
From all-day dining at Sessions Restaurant & Bar to late-night moments at RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Hard Rock Hotel New York continues to deliver standout culinary experiences paired with iconic views and a distinctly New York sense of place.
