San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Four Seasons Tenure

• Since 2021
• First Four Seasons Assignment: Assistant Bar Manager

Employment History

• Northall Bar at the Corinthia Hotel, London, UK; Baglioni Hotel, London, UK; Villa Igiea, Palermo, Italy; Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea, Taormina, Italy;  Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay, Taormina, Italy

Education

• A.I.B.E.S Italy

Birthplace

• Messina, Sicily, Italy

Languages Spoken

• Italian, English, some Spanish

Juri Romano was born in Sicily, near Taomina.  His professional path began close to home. His first jobs were at local bars but then, attracted by the high-end tourism he observed in Taormina, he decided to enter the luxury hospitality industry. He began collecting experience, first at the Grand Hotel Atlantis Bay, then the Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea, and finally at Villa Igiea in Palermo.

By now Juri realized that the world of mixology is fast-paced and exciting, and that to fully understand it he had to seek out the places where trends are born. Thus Juri decided to make his move to London. During his seven years in London, he soaked up the vibrant energy of the city and learned everything he could from a market with such a vast and varied restaurant and bar offering.  He worked at the Baglioni Hotel followed by the Northall Bar at the Corinthia Hotel. Here he gave birth to his first cocktail list and then continued his climb as bar manager of the newly opened Bankside Marriott Autograph Collection. Everything was going well but after two years the pandemic hit and Juri decided to retreat to home base in Sicily.

Shortly after arriving in Sicily, Juri learned of the reopening of San Domenico Palace as a Four Seasons Hotel, and his return felt like fate. Armed with his professional experience and passion for hospitality, he joined the Four Seasons team as Assistant Bar Manager, then he became Bar Manager and he is now the Outlet Manager of Anciovi, the Hotel’s vibrant Mediterranean restaurant and pool. Inspired by the relaxed atmosphere of the Sicilian coast, Anciovi offers a fresh and contemporary dining experience that celebrates local flavours and conviviality. In his role, Juri oversees the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, bar and pool ensuring exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for guests from around the world. Drawing on his Sicilian heritage, international background, and deep understanding of hospitality, Juri brings warmth, authenticity, and attention to detail to every aspect of the guest journey, making Anciovi a true reflection of the island’s welcoming spirit.