Certified Italian Executive Chef de Cuisine , Regional / National, Classic & Nouvelle Italian Cuisine.

Associate of Specialized Technology & Masters Degree. , International Cuisine & Fusion.

Bachelor of Culinary Arts Degree , International Cuisine

Executive & Corporate Celebrity Chef. Gianfranco Chiarini, Multi Continental Cuisine, Culinary & Scientific research for new gastronomic trends, Molecular analysis, Classic Michelin cuisine, Food analysis, Design/Development of exciting new culinary concepts, Close networking with worldwide consultancy chefs

He grew up between Venezuela and the U.S. and later decided to go to Venezuela where the bug of Culinary Arts hit his heart. He joined the Instituto de Alta Gastronomia de Caracas in the early 90’s and graduated as an International Chef. Later he returned to the United States and graduated with a master’s degree from the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute. In Paris, France he attended the Cordon Bleu, earning his Master Culinary Chef’s degree.

Worked under Masters like Alain Dutournier (Grand Chef Relais Chateaux, Carre’ des Feuillants, Paris), Heinz Beck (Ristorante La Pergola @ Cavaliere Hilton Waldorf Astoria Collection, Roma), Gianfranco Vissani and Igles Corelli. Later in Germany he worked in Michelin restaurants such as Il Cuneo, Ristorante Roma, In Italy for La Pergola & Antichi Sapori. He also assisted in the management and opening of restaurants in U.S.A. Venezuela, Caribbean, England, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Dubai, Jordan, Egypt, and Indonesia.

In 2005 began broadening his experience into Arabic culinary specialties, assisting and consulting in hotel restaurants such as Oman’s Shangri La, Qatar’s La Cigale and Dubai’s Intercontinental Festival City. He was also in charge of Stagione, the signature restaurant of the 6-star hotel Addis Sheraton in Ethiopia. After this he worked in Kuwait as Corporate Executive Consultant for the Al Fadheela Company, a chain of restaurants all over the Middle East, setting international consistency standards for franchises and branches as well as culinary training and menu development. Recently worked also for the extra deluxe & only 7 star resort Rixos Belek Premium located on the mediterranean Riviera of Turkey, as Italian and European Specialties Executive Chef the Cuisine.

Chef. Chiarini has recently made a major career move and diversification by having a substantial job offer. Engaging with the mega giant & international food ingredients company, National Starch Food Innovation. On this new appointment he will serve as NSFI's Europe, Africa & Middle East Culinary Development Leader.

He speaks 7 languages, and is finalizing his first cookbook, Neuro/Culinary™, a compilation of wonderful recipes created mixing the Food Technology ingredients with Fusion Culinary masterpieces, replacing negative ingredients without compromising indulgence attributes and how Food Texture influence our perception and enjoyment of food in a Neuro/sensory way.

Recently returned from the Festival Gourmet International at Puerto Vallarta/Mexico, where participated as Guest Chef exposing his trademark. Renaissance Cuisine.

Specialties

Multi Continental Cuisine, Culinary & Scientific research for new gastronomic trends, Molecular and Classic Michelin Cuisine, Design/Development of exciting new culinary concepts, Close networking with worldwide consultancy chefs, Build close strategic relationships with key customers and retailers, Absolute management of the European Culinary Center i.e. customer visits, recipes, concept preparations, presentations, etc. Carry out internal and external training sessions, Lead external culinary seminars.