The H Dubai announced the appointment of Laurent Petit as its new executive chef, who will manage all operations for the hotel’s main kitchen. The French chef brings with him over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spanning across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Before joining The H Dubai, Petit worked for numerous renowned International hotel brands, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Accor Hotels, and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, to name a few.
He started his career in 1986 at La Grande Cascade, one of the most popular Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. He later worked at Hotel Bel Air in France and subsequently moved to London to join the five-star Hotel Intercontinental. He then relocated to the Middle East in 1994.
In between his culinary journey in the region, Petit also managed to develop his career in Africa, which exposed him to different cuisines. The chef has also worked in Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Abu Dhabi and now Dubai, absorbing traditional Arab culture that he incorporates into his kitchen.
