ZUMA was co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002.  The first ZUMA restaurant to open was in London’s fashionable Knightsbridge area and remains the brand’s flagship.  All of ZUMA’s management and chefs are extensively trained in London before working in ZUMA’s international locations.  The Dubai venture was the fourth site to open in the Group’s expansion plan, the most recent sites being Miami in 2010 and Bangkok in 2011.  Over the next few years, Zuma will be looking to continue opening new restaurants in some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Food & Beverage

Hotels & Hospitality

Restaurants

Zuma

Rainer Becker

Marciarn Vardakas

Jerric Garcia

Ayo T Onayemi

Ute Kuras

Scott McCalmont

Mirko Amin

Louisa Gavin-Cowan

Florencia Fernandez Beschtedt

Anel Sur

Allison Persad

Irfankhan Pathan

Matteo Gherbin

Yana Hafurova

The Management Team at ZUMA oversees the operations, guest development, and reservations across all locations, ensuring consistency in service and culinary excellence. They manage restaurant staff, handle human resources, and cultivate business relationships. This team is instrumental in driving the brand's expansion into new, cosmopolitan cities, maintaining the high standards of ZUMA's flagship London restaurant.

Management Team

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