Meet the Team

Meet Chef Eddy, our Head Chef at Geales.

Chef Eddy's background covers all areas of hospitality. Over the 15 years, he has been in the industry, he has done bartending, waiter, kitchen steward, and cooking. He also cooked in every type of outlet, from small coffee shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, 5-star hotels, and resorts.

When asked about his favorite sport: football - he does not get the chance to play as much anymore, but if he is not in the kitchen, he is either watching football or playing it - mainly on console.

"Don't be afraid to ask for help or ask questions, we can always learn from everyone around us even those in other positions" - Chef Eddy.

Born and raised in Romania, Gabriel studied theology at university level and had plans to become a priest. However, he discovered and fell in love with the hospitality industry right after graduation; he had his first internship with a popular cruise line in 2010. 

Gabriel joined Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar at the Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel as a waiter in 2012. He was promoted as a supervisor at the iconic Buddha-Bar in 2015. He then moved to La Strega restaurant at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa in 2019.

Gabriel is currently the Restaurant Manager at Geales.