Send us a text Season 11 continues with a story built on precision, passion, and perseverance. From the south of France to the heart of Doha, Chef Fabrice Rosso has crafted his journey one plate and one lesson at a time. Now the Executive Chef at IDAM by Alain Ducasse, Fabrice’s path takes us through the world of Michelin kitchens, from Nice and Monaco to Paris, where he trained under some of the world’s finest chefs, before finding his home in Qatar. In this episode, Fabrice opens up about what it takes to earn a Michelin Star, lead a team under pressure, and redefine fine dining in the Middle East. It’s a story of grit, growth, and gratitude told by a chef who continues to push boundaries while honoring his roots. Proudly brought to you by our Season 11 sponsor 👉 Potatoes USA Potatoes USA represents America’s potato growers and is dedicated to inspiring chefs, home cooks, and food lovers around the world. From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato is one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen. Follow them here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/ Website: https://www.potatogoodnessgcc.com 🎧 What You Will Hear In This Episode • Childhood memories and family roots in France and Indonesia • Early years in Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe • Lessons from working at Le Meurice under Alain Ducasse • The pressure and precision of three-star cooking • Moving to Qatar and leading IDAM’s reopening • The moment Michelin called their name • What the Star means for Doha’s dining scene • Leading with trust, humility, and creativity • The power of collaboration in the GCC • Advice for young chefs chasing excellence Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Early food memories and culinary school in France 10:00 Life in Michelin kitchens and first lessons 18:00 Monaco, Switzerland, and building resilience 25:00 Discovering new flavors and moving to Holland 30:00 Joining Le Meurice and working with Alain Ducasse 36:00 Pressure, precision, and purpose 44:00 Moving to Qatar and finding his rhythm 47:00 Building IDAM and leading the team 50:00 The moment Michelin announced their name 53:00 The Michelin effect and what changed after 57:00 Redefining fine dining in Doha 1:03:00 Collaboration and the next chapter for IDAM 1:09:00 Quick fire and final reflections Follow Fabrice Rosso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabricerosso/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrice-rosso-611307208/ Follow Chef JKP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knight-paccheco-447b1b17/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesknightpaccheco Support the show Follow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
