El Sayed Mohamed Abd El Malek
Muscat, Oman,Muscat, Oman
Summary
Motivated and hardworking Junior Sous Chef bringing 6+ months of [Levant Restaurant] experience. Proficient in cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures, as well as customer service strategies and health code requirements. Expert verbal communication skills with authoritative style and ability to take over any station in kitchen.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior sous chef Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Radisson muscat panorama
Muscat, Oman
08.2025 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas for seasonal menu changes, enhancing restaurant's offerings.
- Ensured optimal kitchen cleanliness, complying with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cuisines by creating diverse and appealing dishes.
- Worked closely with suppliers ensuring fresh ingredients at all times.
- Trained junior staff members to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.
- Developed new menu items for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Kept up-to-date with current food trends, infusing creativity into the menu development process.
- Improved efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes.
- Assisted in stock management to prevent food wastage.
- Prepared dishes according to recipes ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Collaborated on special events menus, resulting in successful events.
- Stepped up as acting Sous Chef during the absence of senior staff, demonstrating leadership capability.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
- Created recipes to maximise profit by delivering on target food costs per dish.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation while operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Sourced local ingredients to design seasonal menu items, specialising in modern British cuisine.
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
- Coached [8] staff to deliver top quality food service, consistent with brand guidelines.
- Created new menu items and interesting plating designs.
chef de Patrie Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Anantara Oman Al Jabal Akhdar
Jabal Akhdar, Oman
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
Demi chef de Parties Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Anantara Oman Al Jabal Akhdar
Jabal Akhdar, Oman
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed new recipes, resulting in diverse menu options.
- Supported head chef during busy periods, enabling effective time management across the kitchen brigade.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised workspaces.
- Kept updated on latest culinary trends and techniques for ongoing personal development.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals by following precise culinary techniques.
- Maintained consistency in food production, ensuring a high standard of quality in every dish served.
- Enhanced hygiene standards with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Managed mise en place tasks before service hours for smoother operations during peak times.
- Handled special dietary requests, catering to diverse customer needs.
Comi 1
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm of Jumeirah
Dubai
02.2020 - 02.2022
Demi Chef
Hilton Doha, Qatar
Doha
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Chef in charge in Oriental Kitchen (Cold Salad)
- Direct reporting to Sous Chef
- Managing all the salads to for the functions, ala carte and buffets in all day dining or banquet
- Preparing all the miss in place for the operation need under the sous chef supervision.
Commie I
Hilton Doha, Qatar
Doha
07.2015 - 11.2017
Commie II
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
Dubai
12.2014 - 07.2015
Commie III
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
Dubai
10.2012 - 12.2014
Stewarding Attendant
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
Dubai
04.2012 - 10.2012
Education
Industrial diploma -
Skills
Food hygiene Food preparation Staff leadership Staff supervision Inventory management Food safety awareness Food service Cooking Stock control Kitchen hygiene management Food allergens knowledge Stock control and ordering Food and dish quality inspections Kitchen management Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) Food inventories Portion and cost control Staff training Sauce and marinade development Kitchen equipment maintenance Plating
REFERREES
- Karim, Shabban, Executive Sous Chef, Karim.Shabban@accor.com, +97470101066, Pullman Doha Hotel, Doha, Qatar
- Abdullatif, AlFarsi, Executive Assistant Manager, aalfarsi@anantara.com, 00968 9798 9697, 0096825218010, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Oman, Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
- Yazan, Al Shorbaje, Sous Chef, yshorbaje@anantara.com, 0096898807025, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Oman, Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman
- Ahmad, Alfaran, Executive pastry chef, a.alfarran1234@gmail.com, 0096871160236, Intercontinental Muscat, Muscat, Oman
Affiliations
- football Camping
TRAINING
- Certificate of programme and assessment in Foundation Food Safety
- Certificate of appreciation from Alpha Tours- Kaminski Soma Bay
- Grooming Training
- HACCP Training
- Energy service skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Junior sous chef Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Radisson muscat panorama
08.2025 - Current
chef de Patrie Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Anantara Oman Al Jabal Akhdar
11.2023 - 11.2025
Demi chef de Parties Arabic Fine dining restaurant
Anantara Oman Al Jabal Akhdar
02.2022 - 07.2023
Comi 1
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm of Jumeirah
02.2020 - 02.2022
Demi Chef
Hilton Doha, Qatar
11.2017 - 01.2019
Commie I
Hilton Doha, Qatar
07.2015 - 11.2017
Commie II
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
12.2014 - 07.2015
Commie III
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
10.2012 - 12.2014
Stewarding Attendant
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai
04.2012 - 10.2012