Trendsetter to Know: Gilles Kolakowski, General Manager & Sommelier at Pa’La

Name: Gilles Kolakowski

Facebook: Gilles “Jay” Kolakowski

Instagram: @gilleskolakowski

Age: 52

Title: GM

Married/Single: Married

Kids: 3 daughters

City you live in: Chandler

A typical day in my life includes… Music, coffee, motorcycle ride, work, great food.

I was born… In Avignon, France

My favorite thing about Arizona… Bike rides

I’m listening to… All kind of music

My family… is everything.

If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… Quincy Jones 

One thing I cannot live without… Music or coffee

When I was younger, I wanted to be… happy, and I am.

I’m inspired by… my elders

The one person who motivates me is… my amazing wife

If I could change anything in the world, it would be… so much

The perfect day would be… with my wife, kids and friends, great food and a bottle of wine, or 2, or 3.

My first job was… hotel front desk

My favorite escape… my backyard, or Santiago, Chile, or Antibes…

My life… is awesome

I’m currently working on… getting better everyday

Always… grateful

Never… forget where you come from and where you are going

Favorite Quote… People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Biggest Dream… Travel for food and wine.

My Pet Peeve(s)… Eating with open mouth…

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