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Guillaume Brahimi (born 11 August 1967 in Paris, France) is a French-born chef based in Sydney, Australia. He is currently head chef of ''Guillaume'' restaurant located at 92 Hargrave Street, Paddington NSW. ==Background== Brahimi's career began in France, where following a two-year apprenticeship at ''Aux Charpentiers'' he secured a position as Commis at the three-star Michelin restaurant ''La Tour d'Argent,'' eventually graduating to Chef de Partie after several years. In 1986, at the age of 19, Brahimi took up an opportunity to work with the French master chef Joël Robuchon at Robuchon's ''Jamin'' restaurant in Paris. Over the course of four years Brahimi progressed through the ranks to the position of Sous Chef, before deciding to relocate abroad. It was Sydney, Australia that Brahimi chose as his new home. Here he opened his first restaurant, ''Pond'' in Kings Cross,〔http://www.guillaumeatbennelong.com.au/files/pdf/good_living.pdf〕 which quickly found favour with diners and critics alike, earning the establishment Two Hats from the ''Sydney Morning Herald'' ''Good Food Guide'' within months of opening. Following this successful venture, Brahimi accepted an offer to captain the restaurant ''Bilson's'' (later renamed ''Quay'') at Sydney's Circular Quay. Between 1995 and 1996, Brahimi lifted the restaurant from its mediocre stature to Two Hat status. By 1998 the restaurant had earned Three Hats from the Good Food Guide, joining the ranks of the few elite Sydney restaurants to earn this accolade each year. In 2001, Brahimi secured the contract to run the prestigious ''Bennelong'' restaurant at the Sydney Opera House. The restaurant underwent extensive refurbishment and opened later that year, renamed ''Guillaume at Bennelong''. Since its opening, ''Guillaume at Bennelong'' has garnered numerous awards from such publications as ''Conde Naste Traveller'' and ''Gourmet Traveller'' magazine. The restaurant was also awarded Two Hats in the 2004 and 2005 editions of the SMH ''Good Food Guide'', and eventually Three Hats in 2006 and 2007.〔(2007 Winners - Entertainment - smh.com.au )〕 The restaurant however fell back to Two Hat status in 2008.〔(2008 Good Food Guide Awards - Good Living - Entertainment - smh.com.au )〕 In 2008, Brahimi launched ''Bistro Guillaume'' at Melbourne's Crown Casino. The restaurant is styled on the classic French bistro, and serves traditional bistro fare. In 2012 Brahimi launched ''Bistro Guillaume'' at Perth's Crown Perth. The restaurant is also styled in the same vein as the Crown Casino in Melbourne. Brahimi has written food columns and articles for the ''Sydney Morning Herald'' and other publications. He is also actively involved in a number of charities, having hosted several charity events at his restaurant over the years. Outside of life in the food industry, Brahimi is known to be an avid rugby fan, and a keen supporter of the French National Rugby Team. In December 2013, Brahimi is a crew member aboard racing supermaxi yacht ''Perpetual Loyal'' in the 2013 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, with his other celebrity crew members, Karl Stefanovic, Larry Emdur, Tom Slingsby, Phil Waugh and Jude Bolton. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Guillaume Brahimi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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