Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Italian chef Antonio Bongiorno, Chef De Cuisine at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort’s traditional Italian restaurant,Mare Mare.
With over 10 years of culinary experience, the Italian born chef’s passion and dedication in the world of gastronomy have played a pivotal role in refining his cooking skills, crafting unique delicacies whilst inspiring and leading teams around him.
In his current role, Chef Antonio is responsible for creating mouth-watering courses for the property’s guests using an eclectic of Mediterranean flavours– he is also at the head of a diverse team of chefs lets rephrase.
Jumeirah Group also welcomes Cristiano Rigo as Assistant Manager of Mare Mare at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort who brings his Italian flair to the local community and guests looking for a culinary journey of Italy. With a decade of experience in hospitality, he has worked across a roster of restaurants in Australia, United Kingdom and Dubai.
Savino Leone, General Manager at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort said: “With signature dining experiences at the heart of our offering at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, I am pleased to welcome Italian Chef Antonio and Cristiano Rigo to our growing world-class culinary portfolio of talent. We remain dedicated to bringing premium, unique and memorable culinary experiences for all to avail of.”
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