08. Marco Torasso

Italian

Complex culinary director, Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

Marco Torasso’s impressive culinary career spans more than 20 years and in his current role, he is responsible for overseeing all F&B outlets and culinary operations across Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. Helming a team of more than 400 staff across 26 bars and restaurants in both properties, Torasso works closely with culinary teams in both hotels. He also works closely with celebrity chefs at both hotels, helping develop menus for new concepts as well as modernising menus for existing restaurants.

A hands-on chef, he is involved in day-to-day operations of the kitchen, from choosing the suppliers and receiving products as well as actual service. This year, he was able to achieve food cost savings of AED2 million ($US 547,000), without impacting standards and customer satisfaction. For 2018, he is focused on upcoming venues as well as repositioning Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar at Grosvenor House Dubai and Zengo at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

NUMBERS GAME...

Number of years in the company: 08

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

Staff: 400

Coming soon: Italian restaurant at Grosvenor House and Taqueria at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, both opening Q4 2017

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