Executive Chef Roger Stettler creates excitement in the dining scene at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Though classically French trained, Stettler introduces an array of new flavours to the Resort kitchens with his culinary fluency of Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the Caribbean and the US.

Born in Bern, Switzerland in 1967, Stettler discovered his love for the culinary art as a young boy. Inspired by his mother, Stettler was often found in the kitchen learning the craft that would lead to his successful and award-winning career. He received a chef degree after completing the renowned apprenticeship program at Switzerland’s Hotel Kulm Arosa and traveled the world honing his talents in five-star hotels.

He landed on Maui in 2004. “I’m excited about the abundance of fresh ingredients found on island,” says Stettler. "My focus is to create delicious, innovative and expertly prepared cuisine from locally sourced, fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients found here on Maui." Luckily, Chef Stettler is fortunate to have such a wide variety of ingredients available at his fingertips. From exquisite baby carrots, flavourful heirloom beets, and juicy vine-ripened and cherry tomatoes, to the sustainable seafood that is caught daily from local fishermen. Stettler’s ongoing commitment and passion for sourcing high quality ingredients and marrying them with virtuoso culinary techniques has garnered him praise and accolades from guests, chefs and the media, worldwide.

As Four Seasons Resort Maui Master Executive Chef Stettler oversees 55 cooks, menu planning, recipe creations, and cost control for the Resort’s in-room dining, banquets, two award-winning restaurants and lounges.

Stettler is active in the community and is a member of the Chef Association, the Hawaii Chef Association, and the Maui Culinary Academy. In 2004 he received his Certified Master Chef Degree from the Swiss Government. Stettler enjoys water sports, cruising Maui on his Harley Davidson and spending time with wife and young son and daughter. In the year 2012, Stettler was honoured with the Maui Chef of the Year award by his peers and Maui No Ka 'Oi Magazine as well as named Culinary Arts Ambassador in recognition of his support of the students of Maui Culinary Academy.