Staff Profiles

	Fabio Centini, Executive Chef
	Fabio Centini is the Executive Chef/owner of Centini. Fabio was born near the Adriatic sea in the Marche region of Italy. His family immigrated to Canada when he was 6 years old, settling in Montreal, Quebec. Fabio grew up loving food and learning to cook from his mother, a outstanding home cook.Fabio entered into fine dining at an early age. After attending culinary school in Bologna, he traveled and cooked extensively, gaining valuable insight into both the creative and technical aspects of Italian cuisine. In Montreal, he worked at some of the finest kitchens, finally joining Le Latini as Executive Chef, a position he held for 18 years. While in Montreal, he was invited as the guest chef of Italy's famous wine fair VinItaly where he was the first North American chef invited to cook for the Italians. Other memorable career moments include 8 years taking care of Equipe Ferrari during Grand Prix and several guest chef stints, including at the Ritz Carlton and the Montreal Museum. Centini was conceived as a restaurant that would echo the energy and spirit of the west. The restaurant aims to create food that is respectful of culinary tradition but innovative in style. Fabio's philosophy is to use the finest ingredients available, skillfully prepared with influences of Italy, France and the New World, resulting in an intensity of natural flavor while maintaining lightness and elegance. Email: fabio@centini.com

	Gustavo Yelamo, Maître d'hôtel
	Venezuelan-born Gustavo Yelamo is passionate about and dedicated to providing guests with an incomparable hospitality experience. Gustavo is well versed in all facets of the restaurant business, having mastered every aspect of service during his 20-year career in the hotel and restaurant business. In 2006, Gustavo received Calgary’s distinguished White Hat Award for his commitment to the continued development of the hospitality and tourism industry. Gustavo is a true fine dining hospitality professional and brings a genuine passion, dedication and focus of excellence to Centini. After a year or so in retirement, Gustavo has rejoined the team in February 2011 at Centini on a permanent part time basis. Email: Gustavo@centini.com

	Danelle Bernakevitch, Event Coordinator
	Danelle Bernakevitch-Event Coordinator Email: danelle@centini.com

	Leyvis Gabrilea Pena Barthe, Fresh Pasta Maker Chef


	Kunal Thali, Line Cook


	Miles Meredith, Waiting Staff


	Xavier Navarrete, Waiting Staff


	Peter Dewar, Waiting Staff


	Greg Lefebvre, Waiting Staff


	Gary Lajeunesse, Waiting Staff


	Morgan Taylor, Waiting staff

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 08, 2011