Arnaud Faye 

Arnaud gained his passion for the cuisine from his grand parents, who he used to enjoy to helping in the kitchen for a simple cuisine, loved to grow vegetables and fruits in the garden, and appreciating the flavours of the freshest food, simply prepared.

Arnaud started his carreer after a BEP & Bac pro apprenticeship, in 1999.

Arnaud's first position as chef came in 2007 when he took over the kitchen at restaurant l'Espadon, in the famous and luxury 5 stars Hotel Ritz, place Vendôme. Two years later, he was awarded two stars in the Michelin Red Guide close to Executive Chef Michel Roth. His first gastronomic recognition.

Arnaud joined begining of 2011 the asian Mandarin Oriental Hotel group with the opening of the newest 5-star parisian property Mandarin Oriental Paris. Mandarin Oriental Paris was awarded in the Michelin Red Guide with 2 stars less than one year after opening.

A great challenge has been started since mid 2012 as Head Chef of the new 5-star property Auberge du Jeu de Paume - part of His Highness the Aga Khan IV.

Arnaud Faye awarded as Michelin Chef and obtained his 1st Michelin star in March 2013 and his 2nd Michelin star in March 2014, confirmed in 2015 and 2016.

In July 2016, Arnaud Faye joined the Relais & Châteaux « La Chèvre d'Or » also member of the prestigious association Les Grandes Tables du Monde. Oo oversee the management of the hotel's four restaurants, and in particular that of « La Chèvre d'Or », its gourmet restaurant. Arnaud was awarded in the Michelin Red guide with two stars in February 2017.

At « La Chèvre d'Or », Arnaud Faye celebrates the authenticity of an exceptional terroir, which stretches from the rocky foothills of the Mercantour to the intense blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.His menu, inspired from these contrasts, magnifies the products of the Riviera and the up-country.

Awards:

  • 9th Edition of Trophée Jean Delaveyne in 2005
  • 2nd ranking of the Elimination Bocuse d'Or 2006
  • 1st ranking of Concours Créations et Saveurs 2010
  • 1st ranking of Association des Toques Françaises - Toques de l'Année 2011
  • Meilleur Ouvrier de France M.O.F in 2018