About
Executive Head Chef with 22+ years of experience leading high-end kitchens across London, Paris, and Amman. Strong background in menu development, team leadership, restaurant launches, budget control, and maintaining exceptional standards under pressure.
Experience
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Executive Head ChefCuts LondonFeb 2025 – Present
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Executive Head ChefCentro Food HallMar 2022 – Nov 2024
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Sous Chef / Acting Head ChefGordon Ramsay Burger Bar (Harrods)Oct 2011 – Mar 2022
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Chef de PartieMews of MayfairFeb 2010 – Sep 2011
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Head ChefFratelli Cucina ItalianaFeb 2008 – Aug 2010
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CDP / Junior Sous ChefFrankie’s Restaurant (Marco Pierre White), SelfridgesSep 2006 – Feb 2008
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Commis ChefLa CocotteAug 2002 – Apr 2005
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Kitchen AssistantHotel Saint GeorgeJun 2001 – Jul 2002
Education
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FDQ Level 3 – Food Gourmet (Chef Diploma)Harrods, LondonFood Gourmet · Sep 2016 – Jul 2017
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A-Level ScienceAlgiersSep 1998 – Jun 2002
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MBAInternational Business · Sep 2021
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Sommelier Level 1 – WSETMar 2017
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Level 3 Food Safety – Highfield EducationMar 2016
Skills
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Languages
Fluent
Fluent Comfortable using it for work.
French
Speak · Read
Arabic
Speak · Read
English
Speak · Read
Courses & certifications
- Introduction to Allergens · Highfield · 2017
- Sommelier Level 1 · WSET · 2017
- Level 3 Food Safety · Highfield Education · 2016