Meet Nam Tran, a skilled and passionate Culinary and Beverage Expert with over two decades of experience in the hotel industry. With an educational background in nutrition and business administration, as well as extensive experience in culinary arts, Nam is a seasoned leader with a sharp sense of financial management, creativity, food and beverage trends, and team motivation. He is at the forefront of bringing Secco restaurant to life, where his innovative restaurant concept and creative beverage program are sure to impress.

As a successful Director of Food and Beverage, Nam has a proven track record of designing and branding new programs that increase sales and enhance guest satisfaction. Notably, he transformed a 40-seat restaurant into a 180-seat establishment at Hilton San Jose, with an elevated food and beverage menu that drove significant revenue growth. Nam’s demonstrated expertise in culinary promotion, marketing, branding, F&B concept, and brand standards has been instrumental in maintaining the hotel’s reputation as a leading hospitality provider.

Nam believes in fostering a positive work environment and nurturing a skilled and dedicated team to achieve exceptional customer service, which he considers the key to a successful restaurant.

Executive Chef Robert Ortiz

Chef Robert Ortiz, with a remarkable career that extends over three decades, now graces Hilton
San Jose’s Secco Restaurant as the Executive Chef, infusing it with his unparalleled culinary
artistry. An alumnus of the Culinary Institute Association (CIA) Greystone and an esteemed
member of the American Culinary Federation, Chef Ortiz has a rich background, having
previously enhanced the dining experiences at Castlewood Country Club and made significant
contributions to Marriott Hotels in San Francisco and Santa Clara. His journey to Secco
Restaurant is marked by an infusion of innovative, cutting-edge cuisine, bringing fresh,
dynamic touches that elevate the dining experience. Known for his ability to inspire his team,
maintain the highest standards of food safety, and exceed guest expectations, Chef Ortiz’s
influence at Secco Restaurant and Hilton San Jose is already leaving an indelible mark,
promising a gastronomic adventure that is both exciting and profoundly satisfying.