Ivan Fargnoli has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the five-star hotel on Giudecca Island welcomes Ivan Fargnoli as new Executive Chef. The appointment comes at a felicitous time as the hotel is delighted to announce the reopening on 30th March 2023 of the much-loved Aromi Restaurant and the unveiling of its new signature menu designed by the new Chef.
With over 20 years of culinary experience including posts in Dubai, Milan Italy and most recently China, Ivan joins Hilton Molino Stucky Venice from his position as Executive Chef at Grand Hyatt Shenyaang China. Bringing a wealth of international influences and impeccable standard to his role, Ivan oversees a brigade of 32 and is responsible for the development and execution of the hotel's menus for its restaurants, Bacaromi, Rialto and Aromi, events held at the hotel, as well as managing the kitchen on a day-to-day basis.
Chef Ivan Fargnoli joins in an exciting phase for the hotel's gastronomic journey as he initiates new developments in the hotel's restaurants. Having spent 17 years in China, his menus see much loved Mediterranean flavours and ingredients re-imagined with an oriental influence. Dishes will also champion seasonality and fresh local produce, all served alongside a carefully curated selection of finest wines.
Hailing from Italian and Swiss heritage, Ivan's passion for cooking started at just 12 years old when helping his father and aunt in the family kitchen. Inspired and eager to learn, Ivan was taught the importance of food provenance and using high-quality ingredients from a young age.
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