Culinary & Beverage Manger

• Nov 2020 - Present

As the Culinary & Beverage Manager in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, My role is of utmost importance in providing exceptional dining experiences for VIPs and high-profile diplomatic guests. With a focus on culinary excellence and impeccable service, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the culinary and beverage operations within the ministry. My primary objective is to ensure that the food and beverage services align with the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste, while catering to the diverse preferences and dietary requirements of your esteemed guests. Show less

Chairman

• Apr 2015 - Present

Representing the culinary talents and improving their skills on the best interest of their future development and helping local communities Representing the culinary talents and improving their skills on the best interest of their future development and helping local communities

Executive Assistant Manager i/c Culinary & Beverage at Hilton Worldwide

• Apr 2016 - May 2020

Double Tree By Hilton Dar es Salaam TanzaniaI have been EAM in charge of complete Kitchen, F&B since April 2016 as I was Executive Chef when joined on April 2014 as been promoted with success to EAM as well as managing as Director of F&B- Made our Property the Best F&B Culinary choice of the country against all the competitions- Upon take my take over: I was able to succesfully decrease the Food Cost from 52% to 29%- Decreased Beverage Cost from 45% to 26%- Build up Community Relations, Supported the Local Producers and educated them on quality of Global Standards- Minimised the high turnover of staff to almost none as almost all staff with me since long time- Improved F&B EBTDA - Improved Tripadvisor rating from 22h place to 14th within 5 months- Complete Creation and training of SOPs & P&Ps. - Improved Tripadvisor rating from 25th place to 4th place- Improved Hilton internal ranking system SALT successfully- Ensures that the Hotel Food and Beverage activities are aligned with the respective the Hotel Strategy, and that the Hotel Actions have been implemented where appropriate. Show less

Executive Chef

• Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

Double Tree By Hilton Dar Es Salaam - Managing daily operations of the restaurants & banquet facilities with a team of 62.Training newly hired staff and the existing staff (food presentation techniques andwine decanting).- Managing all kitchen and food operations for 5 restaurants and assisting in managing others in corporation, including opening a new facility.- Supervising catering for events accommodating up to 1000 people.- Achieved optimum food service operating costs while preserving the high quality Show less

Executive sous Chef

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

- Managing 8 Restaurant, Italian, Indian, Asian, American, Russian, oriental, Mediterranean and International Restaurants - Leading a team of (60) chefs -Overseeing and adhering to health and hygiene regulations. -Plan budgets, and new menus. - Managing food cost - Managing 8 Restaurant, Italian, Indian, Asian, American, Russian, oriental, Mediterranean and International Restaurants - Leading a team of (60) chefs -Overseeing and adhering to health and hygiene regulations. -Plan budgets, and new menus. - Managing food cost

Head Chef

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

- In charge for 3 Italian restaurants and 4 Indian restaurants upon joining and with the success of my management: I was able to generate huge revenue for owners so that: while leaving the company was with 5 Italian Restaurants, 6 Indian Restaurants and even a 4 Stars Hotel invesment.. - I have been awarded to be the Best Italian Restaurant in Riyadh - Reporting to the (Executive director of the group) - Leading a team of (60) chefs - Overseeing and adhering to health and hygiene regulations. - Plan budgets, and new menus. - Managing food cost Show less

Chef De Cuisine

• Jun 2002 - Jul 2011

I had the great pleasure of being part of the Best Hospitality Brand in various locations and grown internally starting as Demi Chef until Chef De Cuisine in diverse locations as well as being task force together with full time overseas positions.. I have been awarded in many occasions on my success as well as perfectly trained to be a great Chef with Human, Administration, Finance, Sales and Safety Skills.. I have trained over hundreds of chefs in my career. I am a certified HACCP & Train the Trainer. In my career: I received to be part of team as receiving the; - Best Hotel in UK - Best Hotel & Spa in Asia - Best Hotel in Africa - Best Hotel in Middle East I have served Presidents, Kings, Princess, Diplomats, CEOs, Worlwide Travellers, Achieved TOP VIP Events with success and many more.. May 2009 - July 2011 Chef De Cuisine, Seychelles October 2006 - May 2009 Jr. Sous Chef @ Maldives Landaa Giraavaru August 2005 - October 2006 Chef De Partie @ Hampshire in UK Jun 2002 - August 2005 Cook and promoted to Demi Chef De Partie @ Sharm El Sheik in Egypt Show less

Cook

• Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

Cook

• Nov 1999 - Jan 2002