Gaetano Palumbo, Executive Chef Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Born in Sicily, Chef Gaetano grew up in Sciacca, a traditional fishing town in Agrigento Province, which is often hailed as the culinary heart of traditional Sicilian cuisine.
 
A truly exceptional chef, Gaetano has more than 25 years of culinary experience. His pedigree includes positions as Executive Chef at The St Regis Macao, Italian Chef de Cuisine at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit’s award-winning restaurant, Rossini’s, and Executive Sous Chef at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers Bangkok.
 
Highlights in the gifted chef’s extraordinary career include working as a consultant chef to Michelin starred Chef Alfredo Russo during the opening of Café Turino in Mexico City. He has also worked alongside three Michelin starred Chef Fulvio Angelini at La Zagara restaurant in Sicily and has received qualifications as a Master Italian Chef from the Accademia Barilla. He is also a certified sommelier.
 
At Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, he oversees the daily operation of the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, including Rossini’s where diners can enjoy his modern Italian cuisine in an enchanting Tuscan villa setting. Thanks to Chef Gaetano’s passion, creativity and dedication, Rossini’s was awarded 2022 L’Assiette Michelin in the Michelin Guide.