The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Cladys Magagna as executive chef at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. In this role, Magagna will be responsible for the property’s entire culinary operation, from seven restaurants and lounges, including the multi award winning Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, Frankie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar and the Friday brunch epicurean experience at CuiScene, as well as the banqueting operation for 30,000 square feet of meeting space, and a culinary brigade of over 100 colleagues.
Magagna brings a wealth of experience to this position with a profession spanning over 15 years within renowned European restaurants, leading hospitality companies and culinary institutions. He first joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 2007 at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda as Restaurant Chef at the Bacci Italian Restaurant and went on to hold key leadership positions, including Executive Sous Chef for both the Fairmont Acapulco Princess and the Fairmont Pierre Marques in Acapulco, Mexico. In 2010, he became the Executive Chef, overseeing the entire kitchen operation for both properties, 16 restaurants, over 250 colleagues, and a banqueting operation that could accommodate over 3000 guests.
He replaces John Cordeaux who has joined the pre-opening at Fairmont The Palm as executive chef.