Montage Healdsburg Appoints Sergio Howland As Executive Chef

HEALDSBURG, CALIF. (August 4, 2026) – Montage Healdsburg announces the appointment of Sergio Howland as executive chef, leading the culinary vision for the 258-acre resort in the heart of Sonoma wine country. With more than two decades of experience as a culinary leader, Howland brings a global perspective, deep knowledge of wine, and a philosophy shaped by Sonoma’s seasonal abundance and viticultural heritage to the ultra-luxury resort.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Sergio’s exceptional depth of experience and genuine passion for culinary artistry at Montage Healdsburg,” said Steve Janicek, general manager of Montage Healdsburg. “His natural curiosity and respect for the region’s agricultural landscape make him a wonderful fit for our resort, and we look forward to the perspective he brings to our dining experiences.”

A native of Mexico City, Howland discovered his love of cooking at an early age and began his culinary career through an apprenticeship at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Prior to joining Montage Healdsburg, Howland served as executive chef at Vintners Resort in Sonoma County, where he helped shape a refreshed culinary program inspired by the region’s changing seasons, gardens, olive orchards and vineyards. His background includes leadership positions with The Ritz-Carlton, Auberge Resorts, Timbers Resorts and AMiCi Restaurant Group, with experience across Colorado, Los Cabos, New York, Palm Beach, San Diego and Barcelona.

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Howland cooked at the James Beard House in New York and appeared as a contestant on “Top Chef México.” Deeply connected to Sonoma’s winemaking culture, Howland is currently pursuing his WSET Level 3 certification in wines.

A headshot of Sergio Howland can be found here. For more information about Montage Healdsburg, please visit www.montage.com/healdsburg or follow @montagehealdsburg.

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About Montage Healdsburg
Montage Healdsburg is located on 258 acres in the heart of California’s world-renowned Sonoma wine country. Built within the constraints of the natural landscape, the transformative hideaway offers 130 bungalow-style guestrooms and suites and 40 privately owned Montage Residences settled among oak trees and vine-covered hills with a contemporary aesthetic. The resort features three dining outlets including signature restaurant, Hazel Hill; an 11,500-sq. ft. Spa Montage with zero-edge pool overlooking the resort’s own 15.5 acres of vineyards; and Montage’s signature children’s program, Paintbox. Montage Healdsburg is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ worldwide collection. For more information, follow @montagehealdsburg or visit www.montage.com/healdsburg.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is the ultra-luxury hospitality management company founded by Alan J. Fuerstman. Designed to serve the affluent and discerning traveler and homeowner, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. Each Montage property offers comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. The portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences includes: Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Deer Valley, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Montage Los Cabos, Montage Healdsburg, and Montage Big Sky. Future destinations include Montage Cay, Montage Punta Mita, Montage Valle de Guadalupe and Montage Ras El Hekma. Montage Hotels & Resorts is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For more information, follow @montagehotels or visit www.montage.com.