02. Izu Ani, Executive Chef, La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie
La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie is the most profitable F&B outlet in the Emaar portfolio, and is the first restaurant in the Middle East to be awarded the Slow Food Movement’s Snail of Approval accreditation, which recognises Ani’s respect and understanding for the ingredients he sources and serves. One of Ani’s proudest achievements is how his staff has grown and developed. Ani believes that regularly participating in regional and international panels is a key part of his own learning, and he is taking part in the World Innovation Summit in Abu Dhabi in December, to discuss how to protect the integrity, quality and standards of the F&B industry. He is also planning to launch an R&D kitchen in 2016.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 23
Number of years with this company: 3
Number of years in this role: 3
Number of years working in the Middle East: 5.5
Number of people you are responsible for: 175
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 1
Nationality: British Nigerian
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