Matt Heikkila has been named executive chef at the Salish Lodge and Spa in Snoqualmie.

In his new role, Heikkila will lead the  resort’s 40-person culinary team, serving the two on-site restaurants and the Chef’s Studio, a new addition to the facility’s offerings.

With prior kitchen experience at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club in Blaine and TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Heikkila joined Salish Lodge’s culinary team last year, quickly becoming a top candidate for the executive position.

Heikkila’s approach to cooking is firmly connected to local flavors, and motivated by his surroundings.

“Salish is pure Northwest,” he said. “Hiking down to the bottom of Snoqualmie Falls surrounded by the Cascade foothills is an incredible inspiration for the food we create every day.”

For more information, visit www.salishlodge.com.