Four Seasons Hotel Amman Appoints Andrea Franceschi as Executive Chef

Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Andrea Franceschi is the new Executive Chef overseeing all of the Hotel's culinary operations that include La Capitale Brasserie, Olea Restaurant, The Foyer Lounge, Five Grill & Lounge and SIRR as well as in-room dining and banqueting events.

Andrea states, “I go above and beyond to ensure every guest has a memorable dining experience. I believe it's the attention to detail, passion for quality, and personal touch, along with hard work and collaboration of my amazing team, that truly set our culinary offerings apart. For me, exceptional service and exquisite food, supported by a dedicated team, are at the core of what makes our restaurants unique."

Andrea was born and raised in Pescia, Tuscany in Italy. He started his culinary career at 18 years old when he moved to London to work at The Connaught Restaurant and learned the precision required in Michelin-starred kitchens. After London, he spent eight years in Paris, refining his skills at world-renowned restaurants like La Table de Joël Robuchon and Fouquet’s. It was in Paris where his son, Andrea Junior, was born. Now 11 years old, he continues to inspire Andrea every day with his energy and curiosity.

Andrea’s career then took him to the islands of Seychelles, where he served as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, his very first tenure with Four Seasons, where he managed kitchen operations, mentored a talented team, and helped elevate the culinary offerings at multiple dining outlets, pushing creativity and quality to new heights.

Following the Seychelles, he continued island life in the Maldives, where he became the executive chef at a Relais Chateaux known as The Nautilus Maldives. Overseeing a variety of restaurants including a Japanese-Peruvian grill and Mediterranean fine dining, he led the kitchen to create award-winning dining experiences, contributing to the resort’s recognition as one of the best in the world.

From the Maldives, his journey took him to Europe and the Middle East, specifically Switzerland and Turkey, managing kitchens at luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants, before arriving at his current in as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Amman in Jordan, where he leads a talented team of chefs, creating exceptional culinary experiences for all the restaurants and banquet events.

Outside of work, Andrea finds balance and excitement in his passions for motocross and boxing. These sports fuel his energy and discipline, just like cooking does. Besides food, Andrea is also passionate about his favourite football club AC Milan but above all, his greatest inspiration is his son, Andrea Junior, a constant reminder of the legacy he wishes to pass down - just as his father did for him.