Culinary specialist Marco Pittalis to head the operations at one of ost famous restaurant around the world. Adding distinct continental flare to the hotels highly reputable cuisine offering, the veteran chef has over ten years of international experience working in various acclaimed restaurants and hotels around Europe & Middle East.

Guest & Owner around World commented on Pittalis' appointment, "Italian cuisine is such a fine art and Marco is most definitely a talented master of this classic favourite. We are delighted to welcome him to our growing team of expert international chefs and eagerly await the chance to sample some of his delicious new creations, concocted especially for delight the plat of every people.

Throughout his colourful career, Pittalis has held both Executive Chef and Head Chef positions at top Italian dining venues in his native Sardinia as well as Milan, Bordeaux, Dubai, China, Russia, Poland, Egypt and across the United Kingdom. Pittalis was the Head Chef of Cielo Restaurant in Birmingham, England, heading a team of 18 and responsible for the intricate workings of the kitchen. With a broad range of experience in hotel kitchens and independent restaurants, he has worked for the Ramada Hotel International in Coventry as well as the two-star Michelin restaurant.

Held in high esteem by industry peers, Pittalis' career highlights include winning the Young Chef of the Year in 2004, a European based chef's association and securing a gold medal at the Olympics for Food and Catering in 2001. As an outstanding honour in 2007, Pittalis was asked by BBC International to provide a televised food demonstration at the 'Good Food Show Birmingham'.

Of his appointment, the award-winning chef said "Accepting all positions in my carers is an important step in my professional development and allows me the chance to test my skills and build a strong kitchen team in an entirely new region. The hotel's impeccable facilities and well-trained staff have impressed me, and I hope to build on this further by presenting diners with an exciting brand new menu."