Chef and culinary leader Marco Fossati has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Fossati has an impressive culinary career that began more than 30 years ago in his home country of Italy. After completing his culinary studies, he began working at various establishments including luxury hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, and private clubs. He is known for his outgoing, guest-centred personality, and no doubt he will be welcomed with open arms in the community throughout the Vail Valley. His career has taken him to amazing locations such as Tuscany, Milano, Sardinia, Paris, Hamburg and London.
Fossati’s career began cooking Sunday dinners with his grandparents. “Cooking is in my family,” Fossati says. Marco Fossati is originally from the Italian Riviera, and half of his family is Piemontese, from the northern region of Italy. Marco’s great-grandfather was Executive Chef of the renowned Italian cruise liner, Rex, which was featured in the Hollywood classic Dodsworth.
Marco has a wealth of Four Seasons experience. Beginning originally as Chef de Partie at the Milano property, he then went on to Four Seasons properties in Palo Alto followed by Sharm El Sheikh, and eventually on to the Biltmore Santa Barbara. Now, he is very pleased to expand on his prior experience in his new home in the Colorado Rockies at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail.
As Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Chef Fossati oversees all culinary aspects for the Resort including menu development for The Remedy Bar, Flame Restaurant, in-room dining; customised menus for private parties and special guests; and events, meetings and banquets. With a team of 32, inclusive of 4 sous chefs, Chef Fossati prides himself on connecting with the guests, his team in the kitchen and the local community. He is looking forward to sourcing local ingredients from farmers in the Rockies, pairing his culinary works of art with wines from the across the globe and then marrying these elements for an unforgettable dining experience for guests.
