APPOINTMENT

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Promotes Andrea Messina to Chef of Il Lago

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has promoted Andrea Messina to Chef of Il Lago, the hotel’s Italian restaurant.

Andrea joined Il Lago as Sous Chef in 2024 and now takes on leadership of the kitchen. In his new role, he will oversee culinary operations, menu development, and kitchen management.

Originally from Turin, Italy, Andrea studied hospitality management at Istituto Giolitti. He began his culinary career working with Gualtiero Marchesi at Il Marchesino in Milan.

Andrea’s professional experience includes roles at Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire in Paris, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Capri Palace Jumeirah, Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, and Restaurant del Cambio in Turin. He has worked across Europe and the Middle East, including extended tenures in Paris and Dubai.

Since joining Il Lago, he has contributed to the restaurant’s menu development, incorporating elements of Italian cuisine alongside techniques gained through his international experience.

Commenting on his promotion, Andrea Messina said, “It takes time and dedication to build a culinary identity. At Il Lago, we combine refined cuisine with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Our ambition is to create experiences that are both sophisticated and approachable. l Lago is entirely Italian. What I bring are new techniques and different ways of working, while respecting the essence of Italian cuisine.”

In his new role at Four Seasons des Bergues, he will also oversee ingredient sourcing, working with regional suppliers to maintain a seasonal approach to the menu.

The promotion reflects the hotel’s focus on continuity in its culinary operations.

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