The Seven Sins of Giammario Ragnoli |
GM of Stoke Park |
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Born and brought up in Lake Como, Italy, Giammario trained at the Belaggio Catering and Hospitality College. From there his first job in the industry was as a trainee waiter at the luxury hotel, Villa d’Este, situated in Lake Como.
His travels then took him to Germany, where he worked in an Italian restaurant in Munich, to England for the first time in 1989, then a stint in Switzerland, before returning to the UK in 1993.
He became a Chef de Rang at The Berkeley, then onto The Naval and Military Club as Head Waiter, back to Italy to be a restaurant Supervisor at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Venice, then over to the USA to train as a Food and Beverage Manager at the Riu Pan American Ocean Resort, Miami USA, before finally returning to the UK, where he became Assistant Bar and Lounge Manager at Browns Hotel in London.
His first venture into Stoke Park’s neck of the woods was when he became the Restaurant Manager at the Compleat Angler in Marlow, then Food and Beverage Services Manager, and then Operations Manager. |
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Whilst at the Compleat Angler, Giammario implemented procedures and training which helped increase sales year on year and helped the Riverside Restaurant win its 3 AA Rosettes.
Giammario’s winning ways continued when he became the Operations Manager and then the Deputy General Manager at The Baglioni Hotel in London. During his time at The Baglioni, the hotel won the ‘AA Hotel of the Year England’ 2006 - 2007, and he guided the hotel towards achieving 5 AA Red Stars in 2006, which they held onto for the rest of his time with the hotel, before coming to Stoke Park in 2009.
Within the past six years, Stoke Park was officially rated for the very first time, winnings its 5 AA Stars in 2010, and The Dining Room ( now Humphry’s) winning 2 AA Rosettes. Three years later Stoke Park was awarded 5 AA Red Stars and Humphry’s 3 AA Rosettes.
When asked what his philosophy is to achieving the highest awards, accolades and reputation, Giammario says: ‘My philosophy is that every guest needs to be made special and to feel unique. We must always anticipate their needs and exceed their expectations.’ |
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| Wrath - What makes you angry about the hospitality industry?
Lack of passion, drive and commitment from some of the young professionals.
Greed - If all your food fantasies came true what would be on your Plate?
I recently ate the best burger of my life which had 28 day aged fillet of beef, with blue cheese, and bacon- if we could turn this into a pizza I would be in heaven!
Sloth - What do you do to unwind?
Spend time with my twin boys and my family.
Pride - What are you most proud of?
Helping and giving the support to young professionals to make it to the top in our industry.
Lust - Is there anything that you are still lusting to achieve?
I am far too young at the moment however I would like to receive an award in the future for contribution to the hospitality industry.
Envy - who are you most envious of?
Cristiano Ronaldo for his looks!
Gluttony - have you ever over indulged?
Fortunately way too many times.
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| We put the spotlight on the industry's most recognisable faces in our new interview segment "Seven Sins". If you want to know what inspires the industry's movers and shakers or what your favourite food loving celebrity likes to indulge in then you'll find it in their Seven Sins. |
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