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HAMDY ALADHAM

Sharqia,Egypt

Summary

Offering strong culinary skills and keen understanding of kitchen operations. Knowledgeable about team leadership, menu planning, and maintaining high standards of food quality. Ready to use and develop creativity, time management, and customer service skills in Executive Chef role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Executive chef

Ruve Hotel
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2017.04 - 2026.04

Strengthened supplier relations by negotiating contract terms beneficial to the establishment.

  • Organised special events catering; successfully executed large orders under pressure.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with suppliers, securing quality ingredients at competitive prices.

Executive sous chef

Holiday Villa
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2014.05 - 2017.04
  • Collaborated with head chef for menu planning, improving overall dining experience.
  • Led daily staff briefings facilitating better communication among the team members.
  • Developed seasonal menus for enhanced customer satisfaction.

Sous chef

Holiday Villa
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2013.01 - 2014.05
  • Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
  • Updated kitchen equipment on regular basis, improving operational efficiency.
  • Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating the overall food quality and presentation.

Chef de partie

Holiday Villa
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2012.01 - 2013.01
  • Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
  • Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.

Demi chef

Royal Dyar International
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2009.09 - 2012.12
  • Prepared various types of sauces, soups, salads to meet daily customer requirements.
  • Established high standard of hygiene for maintaining cleanliness and organisation in kitchen.
  • Assisted senior chefs for effective menu planning and food presentation.

Chef de partie

Radisson Blu
Madinah , Saudi Arabia
2011.06 - 2012.01
  • Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
  • Expertly performed butchery tasks, contributing to cost-saving measures in meat usage.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education -

Hamdy Aladham
Sharqia
2003-06

Skills

  • HACCP certification
  • Kitchen efficiency improvement
  • Technical food photography
  • Mediterranean cuisine mastery
  • Sanitation regulations compliance
  • Crisis management competency
  • Food presentation artistry
  • Conflict resolution aptitude
  • Special dietary requirements understanding
  • Elite dining experience creation
  • Gourmet cooking
  • Gastronomy familiarity
  • Meat butchery
  • Menu development proficiency
  • Culinary creativity
  • Restaurant software use
  • Recipe modification
  • Modern cooking techniques
  • Leadership excellence
  • Multicuisine knowledge
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Inventory control systems
  • Nutrition understanding
  • Purchasing control
  • Recipe creation
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Wine pairing knowledge
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Premium pricing
  • Economy pricing
  • Allergen awareness
  • Culinary science
  • High-volume production
  • High stress tolerance
  • Food safety compliance
  • Exceptional communication
  • Gross profit and menu costing
  • Price skimming
  • Sustainable procurement
  • Reactive labour cost management
  • P&L analysis
  • Stock rotation management
  • Seafood preparation
  • Sourcing ingredients
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff recruitment
  • Wine pairing
  • Signature dish creation
  • Pasta making
  • Stock rotation
  • Recipe and menu development
  • Process improvements
  • Sauce preparation
  • Kitchen team resource planning
  • Employee training and development
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Kitchen management
  • Food science
  • Inventory rotation
  • Seasonal specials planning
  • Payroll and scheduling
  • Food hygiene enforcemen
  • Quality Assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Food preparation

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Accomplishments

    Progressed from Commis Chef to Executive Chef through 20 years of dedication and continuous development.

Certification

Professional Certifications

ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System

Crystal Certification – Food Safety & Hygiene Standards

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance

Professional Experience Certificates

Timeline

Executive chef

Ruve Hotel
2017.04 - 2026.04

Executive sous chef

Holiday Villa
2014.05 - 2017.04

Sous chef

Holiday Villa
2013.01 - 2014.05

Chef de partie

Holiday Villa
2012.01 - 2013.01

Chef de partie

Radisson Blu
2011.06 - 2012.01

Demi chef

Royal Dyar International
2009.09 - 2012.12

Diploma of Higher Education -

Hamdy Aladham
HAMDY ALADHAM