Abdelkader Hamadi
Bahrain
Summary
Successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management. History maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding expectations for food quality, safety and style.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive Chef
The K-Hotel
Juffair, Manama, Bahrain
10.2022 - Current
- Creating an overall vision and plan for the restaurants, designing innovative restaurant menus, developing menus and item pricing, ensuring high quality of food and hygiene standards, organizing and training staff, managing budgets and finances, purchasing food and supplies.
Executive Chef
The Grove Hotel & Conference Center Amwaj
Bahrain, Bahrain
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and specialty foods.
- Developed menus for continuous use, events and promotions for different seasons.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
Executive Chef
Al Areen Palace & Spa By Accor
Bahrain, Bahrain
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Develop weekly menus creations serving brunch, dinner, private events and dinners.
- Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all HACCP regulations.
- Monitor with health department regulations regarding food preparation including portion sizes, garnishing and food presentation.
- Trained employees in customer service and food preparation procedures in line with high-end establishment standards, effectively expedited dinner service.
- Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
Executive Chef
Egllett Restaurants, Le Gateaux & Central Kitchen Catering
Doha, Qatar
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Reorganized the layout of kitchens and developed creative, diverse menus incorporating the cuisine commonly associated with international recipes
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Ensured kitchen staff were equipped with appropriate tools and inventory.
- Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.
Executive Chef
Hotel Holiday Inn Half Moon Resort Khobar IHG
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintaining the highest professional food quality and hygiene standards throughout the operation.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Executive Chef
Hotel Pullman Al Hamra Jeddah (Accor)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Planned seamless and diverse dishes and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure that food preparation and cooking procedures is up to the standards of the hotel.
- Ensures the high standards hygiene, cleanliness, safety, are maintained all throughout the kitchen areas at all times.
- Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to achieve consistently high quality of food tastes and ingredients.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Safeguards all the food handlers work practices by implementing training programs to increase their knowledge and maximize their work productivity.
Executive Chef
Hotel Novotel Dammam Business Park (Accor)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Controlled planned menu development to encompass branding and overall company vision whilst successfully promoting return business.
- Managed recruitment, development and training activities to equip team of with extensive skill set and detailed product knowledge to facilitate operational excellence.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff to execute duties in line with or above superior company standards.
Executive Chef
Hotel Sofitel Taiz Yemen (Accor)
Taiz, Yemen
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Guided strategic menu and item pricing to maximise sales and revenue.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.
Sn Sous Chef
Hotel Novotel Al Dana Resort (Accor)
Bahrain, Bahrain
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Assisted cooks to determine freshness and quality of dishes.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
Sous Chef
Hotel Mercure Grand Seef (Accor)
Bahrain
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Assisting the Executive Chef in creating an overall vision and plan for the restaurants, designing innovative restaurant menus, developing menus and item pricing, ensuring high quality of food and hygiene standards, organizing and training staff, managing budgets and finances, purchasing food and supplies.
Chef De Partie
Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace (Accor)
Doha, Qatar
03.1996 - 12.2004
Chef
Museum & Hotel Dar Cherait
Tozeur, Tunisia
10.1993 - 03.1996
Education
Diversey and Highfields
03.2013 - 03.2013
Tunisia Ministry Vocational Training
03.2011 - 03.2011
Yemen Gate School
03.2010 - 03.2010
Tourism Highschool
03.1992 - 03.1993
High School Section Arts
03.1986 - 03.1992
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Process improvements
- Recipe creation
- Quality Assurance
- Food preparation techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Sanitation guidelines
- Workflow optimization
- Menu planning
- Recipes and menu planning
SOCIAL MEDIA LINK
https://instagram.com/abdelkaderhamadi1?utm_source=qr
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Sport, Football, Traveling & Shopping
- Passport Number: Y 983781
- Passport Date Of Issue: 01/29/2020
- Passport Place Of Issue: Manama, Bahrain
- Date of birth: 03/19/YY
- Nationality: Tunisian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Fluent
TRAINING & SEMINARS
May 2014 : Attend Europe Bocuse D’or Stockholm (Sweden) 2014
May 2014 : Chef Academy 2014 Stockholm (Sweden) – MEAC Participants
April 2014 : Pullman Standar at Pullman City Center Dira (Dubai)
JAN 2013 : Fire Saftey And Fire Extinguisher Training Session Part Of (IASCO) OHSA
Dec 2012 : First Aid Course Al Faraby Medical Center Co, Ltd Saudi Arabia
OCT 2012 : P&L Traning For Head Of the Departments Accor Academy Dubai
FEB 2011 : Creative & Critical Thinking for Managers Only,Training Accor Academy Dubai
May 2011 : Pre Opening: Managing Diversity, With Accor Values Training Accor Academy Dubai
May 2011 : Pre Opening: Moment on The Job TWI Method Training Accor Academy Dubai
May 2011 : Pre Opening: Managing With Accor Values Training Accor Academy Dubai
May 2011 : Pre Opening: Novotel Service Attutidee Training Accor Academy Dubai
May 2011 : Pre Opening: Team Building Training Accor Academy Dubai
Nov 2009 : Coaching & Developement Training Accor Academy Dubai
Oct 2009 : Annual Appraisal Training Accor Academy Dubai
OCT 2009 : HACCP Training Accor Academy Dubai
Aug 2008 : Ecole Lenotre Paris (Creativite Culinary, Buffets, Prestige, Amuse-Bouches)
March 2008 : Handling Complaints For Manager Accor Academy Dubai
Jan 2008 : Key To Professional Service For Associates Accor Academy Dubai
FEB 2005 : Fully Completed The Bienvenue Chez Accor Program Accor Academy Dubai
FEB 2005 : Fully Completed The Training of The Trainer Program Accor Academy Dubai
FEB 2005 : Fully Completed The Cost Control For Chefs Program Accor Academy Dubai
OCT 2001 : Red Cross First Aid Course Certificate From Red Crescent Qatar Doha
Accomplishments
December 2019 Appreciation Letter From Al Areen Palace & Spa By Accor From CEO Dr. Essa Faqeeh
For Indian Destination Wedding (SOVIFOUNDLOVE)
June 2016 Certified HACCP Food Safety (E-Cristal) Holiday Inn Half Moon Resort KSA
E-Cristal Check Safety first Standards For Food & Hygien
April 2014 BEST GROOMIN H.O.D Pullman Al Hamra Jeddah KSA
February 2014 Appreciation Letter for Accor Road Show Sofitel Jeddah Cornich Task Force Support
March 2013 to December 2018 Selected As Coorporate Executive Chef For AL Hokair Group
To Set All Buffet Presentation Standard and HACCP Standard For All Hotels in Saudi & Dubai
June 2013 Certified HACCP Food Safety (E-Cristal) Pullman Al Hamra Jeddah KSA
E-Cristal Check Safety first Standards For Food & Hygien
2012 Guest Satusfaction Awards Best 4 Star Hotel in Middle East
Hotel Novotel Dammam Busines Park KSA
May 2012 Certified HACCP Food Safety (E-Cristal) Novotel Dammam Business Park
E-Cristal Check Safety first Standards For Food & Hygien
March 2011 Pre-Opening Certificate
Hotel Novotel Dammam Busines Park KSA By Mr. Najib Errais
March 2006 Certificate Of Seniority Accor Middle East Mr.Christophe Landais Managing Director
September 2005 Recommendation Letter Hotel Mercure Grand Seef F&b Manager Mr: Sinan Koseoglu
April 2005 Appreciation Letter For Furmula One Bahrain Hotel Mercure Grand Seef- Bahrain
March 2005 Pre-Opening Certificate Hotel Mercure Grand Seef General Manager Mrs. Neyran Canatan
December 2004 Recommendation Letter Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace F&B Manager Mr. Karim Khounach
October 2004 Recommendation LetterHotel Sofitel Doha Palace Executive Chef Mr. Ronald Graham
December 2003 Letter Recommendation Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace HR Manager Mr. Mohamed Tamimi
August 2002 Recommendation Letter Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace Executive Chef Mr. Lazaros Konstantindis
March 2001 Recommondation Letter Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace Executive Chef Mr. Jean Luk Grossin
REFERENCES
Mr. Adnan Aslam
Director | Finance & Administration
Al-Areen Leisure & Tourism Co.
Near Bahrain International Circuit
PO Box 75711 - Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: adnan.aslam@LPODwaterpark.com
Mobile : + 973 36 04 86 02
Mr. Mohamed Emam
Director of Food & Beverge
Al Areen Palace & Spa By Accor
P.O.BOX 75711, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Email : mohamed.emam965@gmail.com
Mobile : + 973 38 24 94 71
Timeline
Executive Chef
The K-Hotel
10.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
The Grove Hotel & Conference Center Amwaj
10.2021 - 10.2022
Executive Chef
Al Areen Palace & Spa By Accor
10.2019 - 01.2021
Executive Chef
Egllett Restaurants, Le Gateaux & Central Kitchen Catering
07.2018 - 09.2019
Executive Chef
Hotel Holiday Inn Half Moon Resort Khobar IHG
03.2015 - 05.2018
Executive Chef
Hotel Pullman Al Hamra Jeddah (Accor)
04.2013 - 03.2015
Diversey and Highfields
03.2013 - 03.2013
Executive Chef
Hotel Novotel Dammam Business Park (Accor)
04.2011 - 04.2013
Tunisia Ministry Vocational Training
03.2011 - 03.2011
Yemen Gate School
03.2010 - 03.2010
Executive Chef
Hotel Sofitel Taiz Yemen (Accor)
06.2009 - 03.2011
Sn Sous Chef
Hotel Novotel Al Dana Resort (Accor)
03.2007 - 05.2009
Sous Chef
Hotel Mercure Grand Seef (Accor)
01.2005 - 03.2007
Chef De Partie
Hotel Sofitel Doha Palace (Accor)
03.1996 - 12.2004
Chef
Museum & Hotel Dar Cherait
10.1993 - 03.1996
Tourism Highschool
03.1992 - 03.1993
High School Section Arts
03.1986 - 03.1992
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