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Cardosos culinary philosophy and approach will bring global experience to SLS from his previous roles working with fine dining establishments, as well as a bold approach and creativity with food.

The hotels signature F&B offering includes Envy, coffee shop EllaMia and more. Vaamonde will lead culinary operations at these venues, leveraging her previous experience with the likes of Masterchef, the TV Experience and Catch LA and Dubai.

Payne began working in the hospitality sector aged just 16 in his native South Africa, first as a bar-back and then as a bartender, before making the move to Dubai. He joined The First Group at The Blacksmith before transferring to Barbary after just three months.