Massimo Picci
Executive Chef
Taipei,TW
Summary
Massimo Picci is the executive chef of the GMT Italian Restaurant at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei and Hotel western Food. He grew up in a family of restaurateurs and hoteliers and it was not difficult for him to become passionate about the world of hospitality. After attending the Technical Institute for Tourism in Florence, he began working for some restaurants in Tuscany including L'antico Fattore in Florence which at the time was also managed by the Picci family, La Cappooncina in Fiesole and others including a family-run restaurant in the province of Arezzo. He also lived in Brazil where he worked at a Churrascheria in the city of Fortaleza for a couple of years. Now he has been living in Taiwan for several years where he obtained an award from the Accademia Italiana della Cucina. For Massimo Picci, it is a mission, the mission to spread the Italian tradition without compromise. Sometimes with a touch of modernity, but always respecting those great chefs who taught him this profession, since the early years of his adolescence, and his family who knows with respects the culinary tradition of their land.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Executive Chef
Grand Mayfull Hotel
Taipei City, TW
11.2017 - Current
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef Trainer /personal Experience Sharing
Kai-Ping Culinary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Meeting with students,demonstration and explanation of an Italian recipe
Question and answer class on my recipe and my personal experience as a chef in Taiwan.
Sharing my experience to the students for their stay in Italy at Apicius international I culinary school
Chef Trainer/cooking Competitions Judge
ICIF TAIWAN
09.2013 - 06.2023
During my stay in Taiwan i collaborated periodically with ICIF Taiwan
- Motivated students to achieve new levels of skill in diverse kitchen tasks.
- judge in cooking competitions
Chef Manager
Cozzi Hotel Chatay Group
Taipei City, TW
07.2016 - 09.2017
Head Chef
Amber Cafe
Taipei City, TW
06.2015 - 06.2016
Head Chef
La Giara Italian Restaurant
Taipei City, TW
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Chef
Osteria Il Grottino
Arezzo , IT
11.2010 - 02.2012
Chef De Cuisine
Ristorante Chalet Fontana
Florence, IT
04.2007 - 09.2010
Experiential Learning Chef Instructor
"Ganzo" Firenze
06.2007 - 09.2008
Cooking classes for private guests in Ganzo restaurant Apicius culinary University FUA Florence
Chef Owner
Family Business Restaurant
06.2004 - 12.2006
Chef De Partie
Ristorante La Capponcina Di Fiesole
04.2002 - 01.2004
Education
High School Diploma -
ITT
Florence 06.1988 - 01.1991
Skills
Inventory Management
Timeline
Chef Trainer /personal Experience Sharing
Kai-Ping Culinary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Chef
Grand Mayfull Hotel
11.2017 - Current
Chef Manager
Cozzi Hotel Chatay Group
07.2016 - 09.2017
Head Chef
Amber Cafe
06.2015 - 06.2016
Chef Trainer/cooking Competitions Judge
ICIF TAIWAN
09.2013 - 06.2023
Head Chef
La Giara Italian Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Chef
Osteria Il Grottino
11.2010 - 02.2012
Experiential Learning Chef Instructor
"Ganzo" Firenze
06.2007 - 09.2008
Chef De Cuisine
Ristorante Chalet Fontana
04.2007 - 09.2010
Chef Owner
Family Business Restaurant
06.2004 - 12.2006
Chef De Partie
Ristorante La Capponcina Di Fiesole
04.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
ITT
06.1988 - 01.1991
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