AHMAD AL RIFAI
Summary
A culinary professional with expertise in main courses and desserts, skilled in creating and building new recipes. Demonstrates strong communication abilities and proven leadership in team settings. Proficient in computer skills, including Word and Excel, aiming to leverage culinary talents and technical skills to innovate within the food industry.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Demi chef de partie
AST | jeita
Jeita
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking, portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
- Year and a half
Chef de partie
RAS BEIRUT CAFE
Beirut
- Preparing and cooking various dishes of Lebanese foods(Breakfast and lunch)
- Maintain kitchen stock and order supplies as needed
- Coordinate with the service team to ensure an excellent dining experience for customers.
- One year
Chef de partie
APPETITO TRATTORIA
- 03.2026
- Mastering cooking Italian recipes (pizza, salads, and all kinds of pasta).
- One year – present
Kitchen staff member
Roadster Diner SAL
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated teamwork by assisting fellow staff during peak hours.
- Inventoried supplies, minimising unnecessary costs on overstocking ingredients.
- Improved kitchen flow by maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
- Prepped ingredients prior to cooking for more efficient service times.
Sous chef
ALLO BEIRUT ( Apparel Group )
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately.
- Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Assisted head chef in menu development, resulting in innovative dining experiences.
- Pre-opening team Many branches in the brand at Saudi Arabia .
- Delivered the full in charge about Allo beirut cafe branch for the kitchen as a Head chef .
Education
High School Diploma - hospitality
hospitality school
Tripoli 08.2020 -
FOOD HYGIENE & HASAP - hospitality
ROADSTER DINNER
BEIRUT 01.2024 - 02.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Main Course and dessert expert
- Leading a team
- Create and build new recipes
- Computer skills (word, excel )
Websites
LANGUAGES
English
Upper intermediate
Frensh
Beginner
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Sous chef
ALLO BEIRUT ( Apparel Group )
04.2024 - Current
FOOD HYGIENE & HASAP - hospitality
ROADSTER DINNER
01.2024 - 02.2024
Kitchen staff member
Roadster Diner SAL
02.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma - hospitality
hospitality school
08.2020 -
Chef de partie
RAS BEIRUT CAFE
Chef de partie
APPETITO TRATTORIA
- 03.2026
Demi chef de partie
AST | jeita