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Francesco Mannelli

Florentine chef leading the kitchen at Shima, the Nikkei restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

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Francesco Mannelli is the Florentine-trained Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, having spent a decade in Sydney's hatted dining scene before joining Four Seasons in 2017. He now oversees the resort's kitchens, including the Nikkei restaurant Shima.

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Who is Francesco Mannelli?

Francesco Mannelli is a Florentine chef and the Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, where he oversees the property's kitchens including Shima, its Nikkei restaurant.

Where did Francesco Mannelli train and work before Mallorca?

Mannelli trained in Florence and started his career in Italy at Cantinetta Antinori and Villa San Michele before spending about a decade in Sydney's hatted restaurant scene, including Est. under Peter Doyle and Bistrode CBD under Jeremy Strode. He joined Four Seasons in 2017 as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney before moving to the Mallorca property.

Last updated 2026-07-27. Published 2026-07-27.