MICHAEL PAGNACCO

Executive Chef

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Chef Pagnacco was lured into the kitchen at an early age. His fascination with cooking and travel continued to blossom, and he knew a career in the culinary field was his calling.

Chef Pagnacco's first introduction to the culinary world was in the kitchens of private restaurants, before deciding to hone his skills in culinary management at Algonquin College in Ottawa, where he graduated with honours. He joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 1999 and began an extensive journey starting in the kitchens of Fairmont Chateau Laurier, followed by Fairmont Chateau Whistler, before gaining international exposure in 2008 at Fairmont's UAE hotel Fairmont Dubai. In 2010, he took on the role of Restaurant Chef at the internationally award-winning CuiScene Restaurant at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

In 2012, Chef Pagnacco returned to Canada joining the Fairmont Empress, located on Vancouver Island, where he oversaw the redevelopment and concepting of the Food and Beverage outlets during the historic hotel's major renovation project. In 2017, Pagnacco added cowboy boots to his chef ensemble undertaking the role of Executive Sous Chef for the opening of Fairmont Austin, a 1,048 guest room hotel with five food and beverage outlets and 140K sq. ft. of function space. However, the beauty and lifestyle of Canada's West Coast was calling him back and he accepted the role of Executive Chef at Fairmont Waterfront in 2019.

ANTHONY MARZO

Restaurant Chef

Think globally, eat locally is Executive Chef Anthony Marzo’s motto as he brings his European culinary style to hyper-local foods in ARC.

Tony has a Diploma from Dubrulle French Culinary Institute and his national Red Seal. He completed the Canadian Apprenticeship program where he received the Third Year Apprentice of the Year scholarship and was the winner of the CFCC Jr. Chef Blackbox competition.

After his study, Tony travelled extensively through Europe immersing himself in local cultures and food, before settling in London where he spent two years honing his skills at three different Michelin starred restaurants: Rhodes 24, Club Gascon and Wild Honey.

Since returning to British Columbia, he has worked at two of Canada’s top Relais & Chateaux Diamond studded hotels; The Wickaninnish Inn and Langdon Hall, Country House Hotel. Just prior to joining ARC as Executive Restaurant Chef, Tony owned the successful Vancouver restaurant Kessel & March.