Giovanni Ledon - Vegas to Dubai! (E19)

Send us Fan MailChef Giovanni said, that as soon as he born, he was in the kitchen.Born and raised in Las Vegas, USA, his parents had a restaurant, one of his earliest memories was seeing the cooks, the flames, the shouting, he knew this was his calling.His very first job was in the infamous Caesar's Palace in Las Vegashttps://www.caesars.com/caesars-palaceWorking with 2 big names, Chef Sean Griffin, and another one of the biggest names  in  television cooking - Bobby Flay.http://www.bobbyflay.comAnother opportunity which popped up, was to work over at the Bahamas, however it was one of his friends who was working for Akira Back, Giovanni wanted to learn all things to do with sushi, so he got a job in restaurant - Yellowtail, started from the bottom, 11 years later, he is still working for Akira Back, quite a commitment.https://www.akiraback.comHe is now the Executive Chef for the Akira Back restaurant in Dubai, the day to day, is all about running the business, consistency. understanding produce, as well as dealing with the customers themselves.He also explains, that it is harder to be a chef in Dubai, rather than anywhere else in the world, due to incredible produce which is readily available from the terroir.Giovanni interestingly enough is also plant based, but listen out for his favorite food memory.Since Akira Back has opened in Dubai, it has had National acclaim, there is no doubt that this success is down to Giovanni ensuring that the ship is being navigated on the right path.Go and check out what the fuss is about - https://www.akirabackdubai.comTo see what Giovanni is doing , give him a follow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/giovanniledonAn amazing journey, from Vegas to Dubai!Support the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE