07. Russell Impiazzi

British

Culinary director, Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

Bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the F&B industry, British-born Russell Impiazzi has always had a passion for food. In 2012, he joined Galeries Lafayette, Le Gourmet as culinary director. Over the last few years the concept has evolved, establishing itself as a leading food hall as well as one of the region’s leading event catering companies.

The second Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet has now opened in City Walk, with a third venue due to open before end 2017. Impiazzi is a proud supporter of Dubai’s own Pink Brigade, a chef-driven initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds within the F&B industry for the breast cancer charity The Pink Brigade and the Friends of Cancer Patients. He has helped raise over AED220,000 ($US 60,273) in 2017 alone.

Operating in a people-driven industry, the chef underlines the importance of team work and aims to build on the success of the events and catering division and establishing both Le Gourmet in City Walk and Dubai Mall as genuine food experiences.

NUMBERS GAME...

Number of years in the company: 06

Number of years working in the F&B industry: 24

Staff: 140

Coming soon: Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, Dubai Mall, City Walk; Events and Catering, Outlet Village (end 2017)

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