Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has appointed Marco Corallo as bar manager of Hendricks Bar Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has appointed Marco Corallo as bar manager of Hendricks Bar

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has appointed Marco Corallo as bar manager of Hendricks Bar.

The Italian native has received numerous accolades from international competitions, most recently winning second place in the World Class Diageo UAE 2014. 

Corallo, who is fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English, began his career in hospitality working in bars in his hometown of Lecce, southern Italy.

He moved to Dubai to work in Atmosphere, within Burj Khalifa, before leaving for London in 2012 to take on the role of senior sommelier at The Savoy, where he oversaw the pre-opening of a new restaurant.

Returning to the Middle East in 2013, Corallo joined Jumeirah at Etihad Towers as hotel sommelier and assistant restaurant manager, where he was responsible for the beverage programme across all 12 F&B outlets.

The following year he was appointed bar supervisor at Zuma Abu Dhabi, before heading back to Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in 2015 to oversee all operational activity at Ray’s Bar.

Speaking of his recent appointment at Hendricks Bar, Corallo shares: “I’m delighted to be joining the team at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Hendricks Bar has established itself as an exceptional destination in the city for the finer things in life.

"I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with the team.

"I already have several new activations planned including the launch of an innovative new beverage menu, which will continue to delight our loyal patrons as well as encourage new visitors.”

Corallo holds a degree in Financial Account and Business Management from A. Olivetti 2006 and several certificates including the Wine Spirits Education Trust (WSET) 2nd Level 2012, Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) 2011, and Italian Bartending Association (AIBES) 2011. 

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