Marco Torasso, complex culinary director, Grosvenor House, Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.
7. Marco Torasso
Complex Culinary Director, Grosvenor House, Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Torasso’s culinary career spans more than 20 years and he is responsible for overseeing all 28 F&B outlets and culinary operations across Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. His achievements for the past 12 months include the launch of Le Royal Meridien’s all-day dining concept Brasserie 2.0, which has become so successful that 60% of its customers are not guests staying at the hotel. He also works closely with the celebrity chefs at both hotels, helping to develop menus for new concepts as well as modernising menus for the existing restaurants, making sure that they are in line with trends and changing demands of the UAE. The Italian chef, who has worked in kitchens in Argentina, Italy and Turkey, cooperates closely with the culinary teams in both properties, focusing on staff development and training to ensure the consistent high quality of food and service. He has implemented food waste reduction and cost efficiency initiatives at both hotels, and is passionate about ensuring the offering remains affordable for diners.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 25
Number of years with this company: 7
Number of years in this role: 2
Number of years working in the Middle East: 10
Number of people you are responsible for: 400+
Number of F&B outlets in the Middle East: 28
Nationality: Italian
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