Robert Raupach

General Manager

Originally from Germany, Robert grew up in a small village next to Dresden in Saxony, the smallest wine region in the country. His passion for hospitality started at the age of 14 when he began helping his Dad in a local hotel, serving breakfast and lunch on the weekends. After deciding to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry, he furthered his education to hone in on his craft at the Westin Dresden. This was followed by a move to London where he spent four and a half years working in a French restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental.

Working for the Mandarin Oriental sparked his interest and curiosity of Asian culture. Therefore, his next career move was an obvious choice and he was determined to transition into the F&B industry in Asia. In 2015 he moved to Hong Kong and was part of the opening team for The Fat Pig, followed by a two and a half year long stint in the small but well established 22 Ships.

Having had experience working with both French and Spanish cuisines, he wanted to challenge himself and explore a different area so he came on board at Pirata in January of 2020. He brings to Pirata his expertise in handling both larger sized restaurants and fast paced environments, making him a great asset to the group.