Marco J Morana

Experience

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  Mar Blaue (one star)

  Jan 1975 - Oct 1978

  Commis Chef
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  La Resaurant, 1 Star

  Oct 1978 - Jan 1981

  Chef De Partie
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  Edgbaston House, 3AA*

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Sous Chef
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  Gretna Hall Hotel

  May 2006 - Nov 2007

  Executive Chef

  Gretna Hall Hotel is a 3-star hotel. The emphasis of this hotel was purely for weddings, due to its location. (It was know as the place to go for couples who wanted to elope)During the winter months, the emphasis was more for its high teas and cream teas as well as coach/tour parties.I was in charge of 12 stand alone restaurants within the hotel and its grounds. We could cater for up to 10 weddings a day, which was nothing unusual. However the record is 15 weddings in one day, which still stands as far as I am aware. This hotel was part of the Swallow's Group. I was asked to leave and become Executive Chef at Golf View Hotel, also part of the same group, as they wished for me to assist in regaining its former stature. Show less

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  Golf View Hotel, Nairn

  Nov 2007 - Nov 2008

  Executive Chef

  This was a four star luxury hotel which boasted panoramic views of the sea. Voted top luxury hotel and favored by the rich and famous. Apart of the hotel was a 50 seater Fine-Dining restaurant (The Chaplin, named after Charlie Chaplin) which was award AA Rosettes.There was also a 75 seater casual dining/bistro (The Glass House) style restaurant which over looked the sea. A function room which was constantly in use during the summer months. Used primarily for small weddings. The hotel also had a lounge bar, which was an 80 seater bar where we had a "bar menu". Show less

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  Iggs & Barioja, Edinburgh

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2013

  Restaurant Manager

  Ignacio 'Iggy' Campos established Iggs Restaurante in 1989. Twenty years on the kitchen team continue to evolve their modern Spanish cuisine using the finest ingredients imported directly from Spain alongside the best of local, seasonal Scottish produce.It's no surprise that Iggs has held the coveted AA Rosette Award for many years now.Vibrant and lively during the day, with lovely views to the north of the city through the large front windows, Iggs becomes warmer and more intimate in the evening.Iggs has now been recently refurbished with the help of channel 5's Restaurant Inspector 2011 to have a more relaxed and modern Spanish experience!Iggy's thoughtfully crafted wine list has won many accolades including the 'AA Most Notable Wine list Award' and the 'SLTN Top Wine Lists in Scotland Award' to name but two.Barioja, was critically acclaimed as one of the best tapas restaurants in Scotland and the UK. Like Iggy's, it was extremely lively and constantly busy. We served authentic Spanish tapas using fresh, seasonal Spanish and Scottish ingredients Show less

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  ICCA - International Centre for Culinary Arts (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2018

  Chef Lecturer

  International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Dubai is a world-class culinary training centre, accredited by the Internationally Recognized City & Guilds London and the KHDA, Government of Dubai, UAE.Established in 2005, ICCA Dubai’s mission is to become the leading culinary training provider in the Middle East and redefine the way in which professional & personal culinary training is delivered across the region.ICCA Dubai has been featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary institutes in the World and awarded the “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), a global authority on food standards. The “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” award seeks to recognize training and education that meet or exceed the culinary standards education established by WACS. Show less

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  ZADK

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

  Culinary Instructor
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  Bake Mart Gourmet

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Corporate Executive Chef

  In-charge of day to day running and operations of 9 outlets in the UAE. I was responsible for the Menu Development, Menu design, BOH and FOH Staff Training, Health and Hygiene protocol awareness scheme, Marketing and Media initiatives.