Thabet Akkam
Doha
Summary
Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality
I owe my ability to pay attention to the smallest details to the fact that I was a hardworking chef with passion, highly ambitious and striving for self-development.
Keeping an equally excellent environment in kitchen and customer service,
I managed to utilize several beautiful and useful ways to improve the quality of work and reach a higher level of hospitality and exceed expected revenue.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb
Doha
10.2023 - Current
- I opened the most luxurious oriental restaurant in the city at the Banyan Tree Doha Hotel. I hired a staff for the restaurant, laid the foundations and a distinctive menu. We opened the restaurant and it was a successful and distinguished opening.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
Executive Sous Chef
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast
Accra
06.2023 - 10.2023
- I loved the experience in Africa for the first time, and I was acting on behalf of the Executive Chef in all tasks, and I was playing the role of Executive Chef during his vacation and absence.
- Created cost-effective menus that increased customer satisfaction and profitability.
- Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen operations.
- Coordinated catering events from start to finish including menu selection.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
Head Chef
Alfardan Group
Doha
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Private head Chef
- I have continued to pursue my passion creating palace-worthy dishes for Al Fardan Family in their own palace kitchen. Eating “Royally” from hearty cooking to gourmet palates, providing home cooks with multi-course meal plans. Cooking for family parties and royal and VIP gatherings.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Head Chef & F&B In Charge
Sapphire Plaza Hotel Doha
Doha
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service.
- Design exceptional menus, identifying customers’ needs and respond proactively to all their concerns, Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, and training. Report to management regarding sales results and productivity. Improving recipes and quality of service in F&B department leading me to hold the position of F&B Manager. Along with my previous responsibilities I have managed to Lead an implacable team to achieve the highest standards of product and service and increased the revenue drastically.
- Handling 4 outlets including a Coffee Shop covers 40 guests, Al Maha Restaurant with capacity of 110 pax, Room Service 174 rooms, banquet operations that can hold around 300 guests. Creating banquet menus and package planning. Creating and controlling food cost for the F&B department
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Developed and implemented F&B strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed food preparation, presentation, and service quality standards.
- Evaluated operational performance of staff members and provided feedback to improve efficiency.
- Implemented cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to create new recipes for menu items that meet customer expectations.
Sous Chef
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha
Doha
11.2014 - 09.2017
- pre-opening of Al Sufra Restaurant ( oriental cuisine ) in the hotel with the great team.
- we putting the standard of luxury menus.
- Eventually we won the best MENA Restaurant in Doha 2015.
- We opened our new banquet covering 1,200 guests with a fine dining level of food and service.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
Sous Chef
Kempinski residence & suits
Doha
03.2011 - 11.2014
Demi Chef De Partie
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
Dubai
04.2008 - 03.2011
Chef De Partie
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
Dubai
03.2006 - 04.2008
Demi Chef De Partie
GNP Hospitals
Saudi Arabia
12.2003 - 01.2005
Commie Chef
Al Wissam Hotel
Saudi Arabia
01.1999 - 07.2003
Education
High School Diploma - Hospitality Administration/Management
Damascus High School
01.2003
Skills
- Communication
- Cooking
- Culinary Management
- Equipment Operation
- Fine Dining
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Food Cost Analysis
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Guest Service
- Hygiene
- Menu Development
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Head Chef
Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb
10.2023 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast
06.2023 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Alfardan Group
12.2020 - 05.2023
Head Chef & F&B In Charge
Sapphire Plaza Hotel Doha
09.2017 - 08.2020
Sous Chef
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha
11.2014 - 09.2017
Sous Chef
Kempinski residence & suits
03.2011 - 11.2014
Demi Chef De Partie
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
04.2008 - 03.2011
Chef De Partie
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
03.2006 - 04.2008
Demi Chef De Partie
GNP Hospitals
12.2003 - 01.2005
Commie Chef
Al Wissam Hotel
01.1999 - 07.2003
High School Diploma - Hospitality Administration/Management
Damascus High School
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