Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara announces the appointment of Italian national Giuseppe “Pino” Lavarra as its new Culinary Director.
With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Michelin-starred Chef Pino brings a new era to this iconic desert destination. Chef Lavarra’s culinary journey began with a rigorous three-year programme at Ipssar A. Perotti, an esteemed Italian hospitality kitchen management school in Italy.
In 1986, he took on his first role as Chef de Cuisine at The Marina Mandarin Singapore Hotel Group and Penang Mutiara Beach Resort’s Restaurant, La Farfalla. Following this, he held a leadership position at Palazzo Sasso in Ravello, Italy, with Virgin Group Hotels as Executive Sous Chef.
Chef Pino’s impressive list of accolades includes consecutive Michelin stars, Best Chef honours, 3 Forks Gambero Rosso, and Best Italian Restaurant distinctions.
