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Our Team
		Let me take a moment to introduce you to the people that make the Hotel Cipriani so legendary. Most of the professionals who serve you at the Hotel Cipriani have been doing so for many years, creating continuity and attention to detail that is second to none. We all look forward to warmly welcoming you to beautiful Venice and the Hotel Cipriani very soon! Mr Maurizio Saccani, Vice President Italy

Venice Italy - Hotel Cipriani - Our Team
- Giampaolo Ottazzi, General Manager

Giampaolo Ottazzi, General Manager

Giampaolo Ottazzi is the General Manager at Hotel Cipriani, supervising a busy brigade of professional and making sure everything is up to the standards of this legendary hotel.

Venice Italy - Hotel Cipriani - Our Team
- Laura Di Bert, Public Relations Manager

Laura Di Bert, Public Relations Manager

Laura handles all journalists enquiries and press trips for the hotel. Passionate about Italian culture, what she most enjoys about her work is helping every guests to realise their Venetian dream.
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- Francesco Berto, Front Office Manager

Francesco Berto, Front Office Manager

Francesco joined Hotel Cipriani this year and is ready to charm clients with his friendly and charming smile!

Venice Italy - Hotel Cipriani - Our Team
- Gigi Raccanelli, Head Concierge

Gigi Raccanelli, Head Concierge

Gigi Raccanelli has seen much history in front of his concierge desk at Hotel Cipriani - in more than 40 years of service!

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- Mauro Foglietta, Front Desk Manager

Mauro Foglietta, Front Desk Manager

Mauro joined Hotel Cipriani two years ago, after a long experience at Hotel Splendido in Portofino, and is now the Front Desk Manager, looking after the busy reception desk.

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- Renato Piccolotto, Head Chef

Renato Piccolotto, Head Chef

The Head Chef Renato Piccolotto started his career in 1971 as a "commis de cuisine" at the Villa Cipriani in Asolo, where he was trained by the founder of Harry’s Bar, Giuseppe Cipriani.
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- Giuseppe Cannito, Food & Beverage Manager

Giuseppe Cannito, Food & Beverage Manager

Giuseppe joined the Hotel Cipriani this year, and he's now responsible for all the Food & Beverage outlets around the hotel.
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- Adamello Bianco, Restaurant Manager Cips

Adamello Bianco, Restaurant Manager Cip's

Adamello worked in many restaurants around the world, and after a season on the legendary Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express arrived directly to the Cipriani as Restaurant Manager at the Cip's Club.
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- Luciano Pradissitto, Restaurant Manager Fortuny

Luciano Pradissitto, Restaurant Manager Fortuny

Luciano is a big fan of two Arts - Gastronomy and Enology, that charmed him so much to become part of his life.
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- Walter Bolzanella, Head Barman Gabbiano

Walter Bolzanella, Head Barman Gabbiano

The evening highlights at the Cipriani, the Bar Gabbiano is under the supervision of Walter, a great barman and Bellini expert.
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