EXPERIENCES
1998 - Present
NH SPARRENHORST - FLETCHER
Position: EXECUTIVE CHEF October 2021-2024
Hotel Description:
4-star Hotel, set in Belvedere Forest in Veluwe Region, has 117 rooms with garden and forest views, 3 dining outlets, 17 meeting rooms, gym, pool and golf.
GULF HOTEL BAHRAIN
Position: OPERATION CHEFÂ January 2019Â - September 2021
Hotel Description:
5-star Hotel. 361 luxurious rooms and suites. 10 dining outlets, 4 cafes and 3 bars.
29 venues for banquets, meetings, and conferences.
WYNDHAM GRAND MANAMA
Position: EXECUTIVE CHEF (Pre-Opening Team) August 2017 - January 2019
Hotel Description:
A 5-star deluxe Hotel; have 263 rooms and suites with Sea view or skyline of Manama, 4 dining outlets, 1 ballroom with 400 capacity and 10 meeting rooms.
ART ROTANA BAHRAIN
Position: Executive Sous Chef - 9 months Executive Chef OIC (Pre-Opening Team) October 2014 - August 2017
Hotel Description:
A 5-star deluxe Hotel; has an all ocean facing 311 luxurious rooms & suites which features the performance of the Dancing Fountain upon arrival, 8 dining outlets, beach club, Flipper’s kids club & water park, 7 ballrooms and 8 meeting rooms.
NOVOTEL & IBIS AL BARSHA
Position: EXECUTIVE CHEF (Pre-Opening team) May 2013 - September 2014
Hotel Description:
A 4-star and 2 star hotel located in the city centre with 465 rooms, 100 interconnecting family rooms, 89 fully furnished suites, 3 dining outlets, 11 meeting rooms which has a maximum capacity of 250 pax and banquet capacity of 198 pax.
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RADISSON BLU DOWNTOWN
EXECUTIVE CHEF (Pre-Opening Team) January 2011 - April 2013
Hotel Description:
A 5-star with 432 rooms and suites which offers views that includes Burj Khalifa. Consist of 4 dining outlets and 1 bar, 1 ballroom and 11 spacious meeting rooms designed to accommodate up to 350 people
YAS ISLAND ROTANA AND CENTRO
Position: SOUS CHEF (Pre-Opening Team) July 2009 - December 2010
Hotel Description:
4-start and 3-star hotel located on spectacular Yas Island with local attractions such as Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Links Golf Club, the newly opened Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall and Yas Beach. Offers 6 dining outlets, 9 fully equipped and flexible meeting rooms and a spacious ballroom with modern and sophisticated décor.
NOVOTEL & IBIS DEIRA CITY CENTRE DUBAI
Position: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF (Pre-Opening Team) July 2009 - July 2010
Hotel Description:
Located in the historic heart of the city; the 4-star Novotel Deira City Centre with 188 rooms; has 3 dining outlets and 2 bars, 4 meeting rooms with 40 pax maximum capacity and maximum banquet capacity of 25 pax. While Ibis is a 3-star hotel with 365 rooms, 3 dining outlets and 1 bar.
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INTERCONTINENTAL AL AIN RESORT HOTEL
Position: Junior Sous Chef May 2007-July 2008
Hotel Description:
5 star accommodation with 216 guestrooms, 4 Restaurants, 3 Bars, 7 maximum meeting rooms and conference capacity 1000. The hotel is located just outside Al Ain centre, just a few minutes drive from the major tourist. sights.
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OCEANA CRUISES/MS REGATTA
Position: Chef de Partie July 2006-December 2006
R class cruise ship she is owned and operated by Oceania cruises where she is part of their Regatta class as R Two. The interiors of Regatta are decorated in art deco style similar to the ocean liners. The ship has 684 passengers (lower berths) and 824 passengers (all berths).
DELPHIN RENAISSANCE CRUISES
Position: Chef de Partie December 2005-May 2006
Cruise Ship Description:
It was launched as the seventh member within the eight-ship R-class for Renaissance Cruises as R Seven. The ship has nine decks available to a maximum of 824 passengers, sometimes also the amount of 684 passengers in given, meaning the number based on the lower berths.
BEACH ROTANA HOTEL & TOWERS
Position: Chef Tournant (Pre-Opening) October 2002-May 2005
Hotel Description:
Leading Hotels of the World: Luxurious 5-star with 565 rooms, suites, and serviced apartments furnished to the highest standards.12 unparalleled dining destinations, regal ballrooms, cutting-edge conference and meeting facilities ensure success for groups from 10 to 1500, as well enjoy the private beach club.
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RISTORANTE DA GABRIELE
Commis 1/Demi Chef September 1999-October 2002
Restaurant Description:
One of the most beautiful spot in the heart of Harderwijk with a Mediterranean atmosphere. The restaurant has 3 level with seating for about 100 guest with an aperitif bar in 400-year old vaulted cellar.
PIZZERIA STROMBOLI
Position: Apprentice/ Commis1/ Commis 2 September 1998-August 1999
Restaurant Description:
This restaurant is a sister company of Restoranti da Gabriele in located in Dronten that offers dining experience, delivery and pick-up service, catering and barbecue service
TRAININGS
FLOW HOSPITALITY TRAINING MODULE COMPLETION, 04/12/2018, FLOW HOSPITALITY UK (SQA endorsed, CPD certification, 1st -quality marked programme)
BEHEREN EN BESCHERMEN VAN INFORMATIE, 20/01/2018, WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE.
TRAINING COURSE IN BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, 19/12/2013, Dubai Civil Defence
PLAN&CONTROL OF FOOD SAFETY IN RETAIL FOOD OPERATIONS TRAINING FOR PERSON IN-CHARGE,23/02/2012,DIFSC& IAFP
FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS PROGRAMME, 19/05/2010, Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island
ESSENTIAL FOOD SAFETY TRAINING, 29/09/2009, AUH Food Control
ON-JOB TRAINING, 07/09/2009, Rotana
ESSENTIAL FOOD SAFETY RECORD OF ATTENDANCE, 01/09/2009, TUV, AUH
Managing Employee Development Programme, 08/2009, Rotana
GUEST ETIQUETTE PROGRAMME, 06/08/2009, Rotana
ROTANA ORIENTATION PROGRAMME, 25-26/07/2009
HACCP IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING, 10-12/05/2009, TUV Middle East, Dubai
LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRAINING, 25-26/03/2009, ACCOR Academy
MANAGING WITH ACCOR VALUES, 25/01/2009, ACCOR Academy
INTERMEDIATE FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING, 21-23/08/2008, TUV, Dubai
BASIC CPR & FIRST AID, 09/12/2007, Medic Training Program
BASIC FOOD HYGIENE COURSE, 13/08/2007, IHG
HOTEL ORIENTATION PROGRAM, 05/2007, IHG
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, 19/11/2006, MS Regatta
CROWD MANAGEMENT AND PASSENGER, 20/11/2006, MS Regatta
STCW95 SAFETY & SHIPBOARD FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING, 15/12/2005
FINZ SEAFOOD RESTAURANT PRE-OPENING 2004, 07/2005, Beach Rotana
CARE INITIATOR COURSE, 26/06/2004, Medic Training Program
BAY VIEW BEACH RESTAURANT PRE-OPENING, 09/2003-10/2004, Beach Rotana
ROOM SERVICE & STAFF CAFETERIA PRE-OPENING, 04-10/2003, Beach Rotana
RODEO GRILL RESTAURANT PRE-OPENING, 10/2002 – 03/2003, Beach Rotana Hotel
ARAB MONETARY FUND CONFERENCE, 24/04/2003, Beach Rotana
INFORMATION-SEMINAR, 9/11/2001, Info-Cruise international, Amsterdam
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
Exceptional Achievement
Gulf Hotel Bahrain
FACTS AWARDS 2020: Favourite Overall Winner; Best Restaurants (Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Iranian); Favourite Mexican Restaurants, Favourite Al Fresco Dining, Favourite Themed Night, Favourite Pub, Favourite Sports Bar, Favourite Ramadan at Home.
World Luxury Awards 2020: Best Luxury Gourmet Hotel (Continent -MIddlEast)
Art Rotana Citi Awards
2016: Favourite Italian Restaurant, Favourite Southeast Asian Restaurant, Best Bar, Favourite Bar, and Best Family Friday Brunch.
2015: Favourite All-Day Dining
Novotel Ibis & Al Barsha
CAJUN, Best Restaurant in Best American Category, Middle East Excellence Award
NOVOTEL AL BARSHA, Best New 4-star Hotel (2013), Triumph of Service Leaders Award (2014), Mean Travel Awards
Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
FINZ, General Managers Preferred Choice, WHAT’S ON Award, 2005
