Andrea Franceschi
Executive Chef
Four Seasons Tenure
- Since 2018
- First Four Seasons Assignment: Executive Sous Chef, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Employment History
- The Nautilus Maldives; Four Seasons Resort Seychelles; La Table de Joël Robuchon and Fouquet’s, Paris; The Connaught Restaurant, London
Education
- Hotel Diploma, F.Martini, Montecatini Terme; Master Class Alta Formazione, Tione in Trento
Birthplace
- Italy
Languages Spoken
- Italian, French, English
Andrea Franceschi’s passion for cooking began at an early age, inspired by his father, a talented home chef who taught him that food is an art - a way to connect with others and express love. Growing up in the kitchen, he quickly discovered his own love for creating meals that bring joy.
At 18, he moved to London, where he worked 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 such as La Table de Joël Robuchon and Fouquet’s. It was in Paris where his son, Andrea Junior, was born, and he continues to inspire Andrea every day with his energy and curiosity.
His career then took him to the islands of Seychelles, where he served as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. There, 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 role as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, 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. 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.
