43. Cladys Magagna - Executive Chef, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Bite-sized facts:
Restaurants under remit: 7
Size of team: 100
Number of years in the F&B industry: 15
Number of years in the Middle East: 1
Nationality: Italian
Cladys Magagna is responsible for the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s entire culinary operation, from seven restaurants and lounges, including the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, Frankie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, the Friday brunch epicurean experience at CuiScene, and the banqueting operation for 30,000 square feet of meeting space.
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When asked what his proudest achievement over the last year was, he says: “This might sound a bit odd and not very glamorous, but it was taking over the staff cafeteria for the entire hotel, which was previously managed by an outside catering company, serving more than 1500 meals a day. It gives me a great joy to see our colleagues satisfied when they are coming back from their break, with wholesome meals that take into account the preferences of our multi cultural team.”
Magagna began his career at Botticella Restaurant in northern Italy.
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