Wave Resort Welcomes New Executive Chef

LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Wave Resort is changing up its food and beverage offerings ahead of the summer season, thanks in large part to the hotel’s new executive chef, Charles Vogt, Jr.

Chef Vogt Jr. is in charge of all dining at the resort, including the four restaurants at the resort, 100 Ocean, Branch Cantina, The Patio, and Boardwalk Coffee, as well as the banquet kitchen, in-room dining, and pool deck.

During his 15-year career, Chef Vogt Jr. has worked at the Hotel Dupont and has worked with famous chefs Robert Wiedmaier at RW Restaurant Group in Washington D.C. and Geoffrey Zakarian at the Water Club Hotel.

“Chef Vogt Jr. brings a rich and diverse culinary background to Wave Resort, stemming from his experiences of cooking at iconic restaurants around the country,” said Joseph Del Guidice, Senior Vice President of Operations for PM Hotel Group.

“We are delighted with his creative talent and fresh approach to cuisine that matches our fun and energetic style at the resort. Chef’s menus will be complete with wonderful flavors and fresh items that will appeal to our guests and usher in a new era of culinary excellence in Long Branch, New Jersey.”