RESSELL IMPIAZZI

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Russell Impiazzi started his culinary journey working in a hotel kitchen at the age of fourteen through a work experience program and went on to work alongside some of the UK’s most renowned Michelin-trained chefs. He was a part of the pre-opening team for WAFI Pyramids, where he launched various popular dining venues, including Medzo, Vintage, Carters, Asha’s and Seville’s, which won several Dining Awards. Having established himself as one of the youngest Executive Chefs in Dubai at 28 years old, he was part of the pre-opening team of Atlantis Bahamas resort, was responsible for menureconstruction and concept development of a set of restaurants and bars in London, Manchester and Leeds, and helped establish the famous Parisian brand Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet. After more than 20 years at the heart of Dubai’s food scene, Russell returned to London once more to become Executive Chef in Hilton London Metropole, the largest Hilton outside the United States. As Executive Chef at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Russell is in charge of all culinary operations across five distinctive dining outlets Brasserie Boulud, Taiko Dubai, The Nine Gastropub, Bijou Patisserie and Soleil Pooland Lounge, as well as the banqueting facilities. He leads a team of 80 chefs to translate the Sofitel culture of Frenchart de Vivrethrough delicious creations by demonstrating his core values of authenticity, quality, creativity and sustainability.