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CHEF THEODORE IWACHIW TAKES LEAD AS EXECUTIVE CHEF AT VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT

King of Prussia, Pa. (September 23, 2021) Valley Forge Casino Resort is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Theodore Iwachiw, who will take the lead as Executive Chef of all food and beverage operations on property.

Iwachiw is a dedicated professional with a proven record of success leading various types of food and beverage-related services. Iwachiw holds a pedigree, previously serving as Executive Sous Chef at the famed Atlantis Resort Paradise Island in the Bahamas, alongside various leadership roles in kitchens throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Additional previous positions held include Chef/Proprietor of Ted’s on Main in Medford, NJ, Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director of Germantown Cricket Club, Executive Chef of Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Regional Executive Chef at Davio’s Steakhouse in King of Prussia. Most recently, Iwachiw led the opening of Live! Casino and Hotel in Philadelphia, where he oversaw daily operations of three restaurants, the food court, banquets and room service.

“Valley Forge Casino Resort is excited to welcome Theodore to our team,” said Ron Bailey, General Manager of Valley Forge Casino Resort. Food and beverage is a vital component in keeping our existing customers onsite and enticing new guests to visit our property, and we’re thrilled to bring on a seasoned professional to revamp our offerings and help to provide a well-rounded guest experience.”

Chef Iwachiw is focused primarily on recruiting top tier talent to join the staff at Valley Forge Casino Resort. He’s also tasked with revamping the multitude of food and beverage operations at Valley Forge Casino Resort, including the enhancement of wedding menu options, the creation of a new menu at the resort’s signature steakhouse concept, Revolution Chophouse, and a refresh of the casual sports bar concept, Valley Tavern. Iwachiw will also be looking to modify Valley Forge Casino Resort’s food court offerings, potentially introducing a new concept into the mix.

“I am so happy to join the team at Valley Forge Casino Resort,” said Theodore Iwachiw. “The culinary industry is something that has always been my passion, and I’m excited to apply the knowledge and skills I’ve acquired throughout the years to make the food and beverage programming at the property the best that it can be.”

Iwachiw holds an Associate of Occupational Studies degree from the Academy of Culinary Arts in May’s Landing, NJ.

 

About Valley Forge Casino Resort

As the region’s only full-amenity gaming resort, Valley Forge Casino Resort features a 36,000 square-foot gaming floor with 850 slot machines and 50 table games, the FanDuel Sportsbook, plus over 25,000 square feet of meeting, conference and banquet facilities as well as two luxury hotel towers with 442 rooms. The property also presents six dining options, live entertainment and an exciting nightlife scene. This unique hospitality experience is located conveniently on the Main Line, just two miles from the King of Prussia Mall and easily accessible from Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information, visit www.vfcasino.com, on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Valley Forge Casino Resort is a property of Boyd Gaming. Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service. For additional Company information and press releases, visit www.boydgaming.com.