INTRODUTION SEMIRAMIS
Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, Egypt, has announced the appointment of Yvan Portafaix as Executive pastry chef.By Press — Jul 27th, 2015 Semiramis InterContinental Cairo welcomed the French Yvan Portafaix as Executive Pastry Chef.
Sameh Sobhy, General Manager, Semiramis InterContinental Cairo noted: "We are very excited to bring a visionary like executive pastry chef, Yvan Portafaix to Semiramis InterContinental Cairo. "He possesses both the creativity and poise required to continue with the level of excellence that the culinary team at Semiramis InterContinental Cairo has established." Sobhy concluded.
Undefined ..Portafaix’s previous experience in well-regarded hospitality establishments across the globe includes Celebrity Century in Miami , USA, Castle of Taulanne in France, Beau Rivage, France, Hilton Abu Dhabi, La Cigale in Doha, Qatar, Known for his one-of-a-kind desserts, Portafaix is skilled in patisserie, chocolatier, glacier and boulangerie techniques. At Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, he has plans to focus on creating pastry in line with the guest’s expectations, the latest trends and his visions. Portafaix commented: “My inspiration is driven by bringing a breath of modernity to desserts and giving them a new dimension.” “I blend colours, textures, flavours and adapt my creativity with the change of season. When a chef has a vision and puts his passion into his creation you can experience it on the plate,” he concluded.