Alban Gjoka

Vice President Food Beverage Operation at Explora Journeys

Alban Gjoka has extensive work experience in the culinary industry. Alban is currently employed at Explora Journeys as a Senior Lead/Senior Director Culinary Operation, a position they have held since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked at The Apollo Group, starting in November 2008. During their tenure there, they served as a Senior Executive Chef and later as a Culinary Manager until February 2022. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Executive Chef at Oceania Cruises, starting in November 2008. Alban Gjoka began their career at Bulgari Hotels & Resorts as a Chef from October 2004 to March 2006.

Alban Gjoka completed their Master's degree in Enogastronomia from Istituto Alberghiero "Michelangelo Buonarroti" FIUGGI between 1994 and 1997. Additionally, they attended Academia della cucina italiana, but no degree or field of study information is available for this institution.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Food Beverage Operation

    October 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Lead / Senior Director Culinary Operation

    February, 2022