Marco Violano Joins Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta as Executive Chef

Marco Violano has joined the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta as Executive Chef.

As Executive Chef, Marco Violano oversees the hotel’s culinary experience, including all five dining outlets, room service, catering and banqueting for special events.

Chef Marco’s extensive culinary experience includes working at internationally acclaimed restaurants and luxury chain hotels worldwide, including Four Seasons in London, Milan and Beijing.

Most recently, he was part of the team that was awarded with one Michelin star each for both Mio and Cai Yi Xuan restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing.

Born in a small hill town, Apulia (Puglia) in southern Italy on the Mediterranean coast, his cuisine has influences from Arabia, Greece and Spain.

Like many Italian chefs, Chef Marco believes that his mother has been the biggest influence on his cooking style, and his understanding of food.

“She was always cooking from the heart, always trying to please my father, grandmother and her children. I call this 'Mama-style cooking' and this is what I want to create and my guests to experience. I want them to feel the love in the food,” Marco said. “I am excited about what I can bring to Alto Restaurant & Bar and relish the opportunity but also recognise the responsibility of serving the best Italian in town.”

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