Chef Giorgio Maggioni grew up in Monza, Milan, has amassed more than 6 years of experience with a degree in culinary and hospitality to boot. The 34-year-old chef found his love for cooking when he was studying in Italy, and rose from the ranks through sheer hard work and tenacity in notable restaurants at luxurious hotels. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, his techniques were fine-tuned at Armani Hotel and Address Boulevard Hotel in Dubai where he was part of the pre-opening team.