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Luigi Vespero
Director of F&B Operations,
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
In a career spanning 25 years in the hospitality industry, Luigi brings with him extensive experience in culinary management and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
With a dynamic background, Luigi has honed his skills alongside renowned chefs with Michelin awards, including working at Gordon Ramsay Holdings in London, where he served as Senior Chef de Partie. His leadership journey continued as Director of F&B and Culinary Operations at the Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai in 2021, and as Cluster Head Chef at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in 2013 to 2016. Notably, Luigi also held the esteemed position of Group Director of F&B at Gargash Group in 2023, overseeing a diverse portfolio of brands across the UAE and UK, including The Artisan, Weslodge Saloon, Hotel Cartagena, and Farzi.
Throughout his career, Luigi has garnered significant recognition for his culinary success, earning accolades such as The Power List 'Executive Chef' in Hotelier Middle East 2021, and Most Commented Executive Chef of the Year in Hotelier Middle East 2020. Additionally, he has been honored with the Culinary Excellence Award in Hospitality Middle East 2019 and named Chef of the Year in BBC Good Food Middle East 2018, among numerous other prestigious awards. With his unparalleled expertise and distinguished track record, Luigi Vespero is set to make a lasting mark as the Cluster Director of Food and Beverage Experiences at Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Ajman, and Fujairah.
As a dynamic leader, Luigi is committed to fostering a culture of excellence among staff members, ensuring that every guest experience surpasses expectations. He will oversee all aspects of F&B operations, innovative revenue strategies, and crafting seasonal offerings that resonate with the community's palate.
Luigi Vespero, with his visionary leadership and profound expertise, will play a pivotal role in propelling the hotels' F&B department towards new horizons of culinary innovation, guest satisfaction and operational excellence. His unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, coupled with his ability to oversee various aspects of F&B operations, positions him as an invaluable asset in steering Fairmont Hotels towards continued success.
With a dynamic background, Luigi has honed his skills alongside renowned chefs with Michelin awards, including working at Gordon Ramsay Holdings in London, where he served as Senior Chef de Partie. His leadership journey continued as Director of F&B and Culinary Operations at the Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai in 2021, and as Cluster Head Chef at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in 2013 to 2016. Notably, Luigi also held the esteemed position of Group Director of F&B at Gargash Group in 2023, overseeing a diverse portfolio of brands across the UAE and UK, including The Artisan, Weslodge Saloon, Hotel Cartagena, and Farzi.
Throughout his career, Luigi has garnered significant recognition for his culinary success, earning accolades such as The Power List 'Executive Chef' in Hotelier Middle East 2021, and Most Commented Executive Chef of the Year in Hotelier Middle East 2020. Additionally, he has been honored with the Culinary Excellence Award in Hospitality Middle East 2019 and named Chef of the Year in BBC Good Food Middle East 2018, among numerous other prestigious awards. With his unparalleled expertise and distinguished track record, Luigi Vespero is set to make a lasting mark as the Cluster Director of Food and Beverage Experiences at Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Ajman, and Fujairah.
As a dynamic leader, Luigi is committed to fostering a culture of excellence among staff members, ensuring that every guest experience surpasses expectations. He will oversee all aspects of F&B operations, innovative revenue strategies, and crafting seasonal offerings that resonate with the community's palate.
Luigi Vespero, with his visionary leadership and profound expertise, will play a pivotal role in propelling the hotels' F&B department towards new horizons of culinary innovation, guest satisfaction and operational excellence. His unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, coupled with his ability to oversee various aspects of F&B operations, positions him as an invaluable asset in steering Fairmont Hotels towards continued success.
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