4. Russell Impiazzi
Culinary director, food and beverage, Galeries Lafayette, le Gourmet
Impiazzi, who started working in kitchens at the age of 14, is responsible for 100 staff at Galeries Lafayette, le gourmet in The Dubai Mall and The City Walk Galeries Lafayette gourmet — the latter of which opens this month. That figure rises to 160 in January 2017 with the launch of Outlet Village, also under the Galeries Lafayette, le gourmet brand. He has trained a number of chefs in his career, helping them become successful in their own right and contribute to the growth of the regional industry — something he has done himself, as a long-time expat. The British chef is adept al galvanising support from fellow chefs to benefit charities and the local community. This year he recruited several chefs to help him teach 100 children 10 recipes in 90 minutes for the annual Food Revolution Day, and he brought chefs and Emirates Academy of Hospitality students together for Galeries Lafayette, le gourmet’s annual food festival. Galeries Lafayette, le gourmet’s support, spearheaded by Impiazzi, for breast cancer charity Pink Caravan continued this year, raising over US$34,000 (AED125,000).
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 24
Number of years with this company: 5
Number of years in this role: 5
Number of years working in the Middle East: 20
Number of people you are responsible for: 100 (160 by January 2017)
Nationality: British
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