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A Bridge Between Talent, Brands & the Gulf’s Food & Hospitality Industry

My Story

I’m Antonello Manca :  A hospitality professional turned career coach and business consultant, passionate about helping others grow, adapt, and thrive in the dynamic F&B markets of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Gulf.
 
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, building a deep understanding of how the hospitality world works on the ground from kitchens and dining rooms to boardrooms and supply chains.
 

Today, I work with:

  • Hospitality professionals who want to build meaningful, international careers
  • F&B operators who need practical, scalable solutions
  • Global food producers looking to enter the Gulf region with clarity and compliance

career-highlights

Culinary Director ​

A seasoned leader shaping culinary excellence with vision and precision.
Our Culinary Director brings years of global F&B experience, guiding concept development, kitchen operations, and menu innovation to ensure each project delivers authenticity, quality, and operational success.

Opened 12+ F&B outlets across GCC

With a proven track record of launching 12+ F&B outlets across the GCC, our Culinary Director has led concept development, kitchen setup, and team training ensuring each venue meets the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency.

Designed menus that improved average check by 25%

Strategically designed and engineered menus that led to a 25% increase in average check value balancing creativity, cost-efficiency, and customer appeal to boost overall profitability.

Trained 500+ F&B staff including head chefs, restaurant leads

Trained over 500 F&B professionals including head chefs and restaurant leaders focusing on culinary standards, operational excellence, and guest experience to build high-performing teams across multiple outlets.

Hospitality Edge is about people, culture, and strategy. I’ve spent my life understanding how they all interact. Now, I bring that experience to both brands and individuals.

Our Mission & Vision

MISSION

To empower hospitality professionals and F&B businesses with the tools, strategies, and local insight they need to grow confidently in the region through personalized coaching, practical consulting, and market-smart solutions.

Vision

To become a trusted bridge between global hospitality talent, F&B innovators, and the dynamic opportunities the Middle East reagion provides shaping a more connected, resilient, and successful food and hospitality ecosystem across the region and beyond

Beyond the Pass

A chef’s personal journey from kitchen porter to culinary director and consultant.

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