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HOZARUDIN MOHAMAD HOTER

HOZARUDIN MOHAMAD HOTER

Jeddah

Summary

Executive Chef | Culinary Leader

Executive Chef with 15+ years of international experience in Five-star hotels, fine dining-starred restaurants, and high-volume culinary operations. Proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic menu engineering and reduce costs via sustainable sourcing. Expertise in Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, and American cuisines, pre-opening restaurant launches, and leading large culinary teams. Passionate about mentoring chefs, enhancing guest experiences, and optimizing kitchen efficiency. A results-driven leader known for innovation, precision, and maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Cool Inc Hospitality
03.2021 - Current
  • Lead a team of 40+ staff across multiple high-end concepts:
  • Mashi no Mashi: Japanese Ramen Izakaya
  • Emmy Squared: American Detroit-style Pizza
  • Le Vesuvio: Mediterranean-Italian restaurant
  • Catering division for exclusive private and corporate events
  • Increased positive guest feedback by [Insert Percentage]% through the introduction of seasonal tasting menus
  • Reduced food waste by 18% via inventory optimization and strategic vendor partnerships
  • Launched a pop-up dining concept generating SAR [Insert Revenue] within [Insert Timeframe]

Chef de Cuisine (Pre-Opening Team)

Nobu Restaurant
11.2015 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Nobu Hotel Riyadh
  • Led pre-opening operations for the flagship Saudi location of the world-renowned Nobu brand
  • Designed innovative omakase menus integrating local ingredients and cultural influences
  • Implemented HACCP protocols, achieving 100% compliance in health inspections
  • Nobu Hotel Riyadh

Executive Sous Chef

The Hotel Galleria by Elaf
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed a 45+ staff team across fine dining, banqueting, and in-room dining services
  • Reduced ingredient costs by 15% through local sustainable sourcing
  • Trained 30+ staff in five-star plating techniques, improving overall kitchen efficiency by 20%

Senior Sous Chef (Pre-Opening Team)

Ola Cocina Del Mar
07.2012 - 07.2015
  • Streamlined procurement processes, reducing ingredient costs by 12% while upholding premium quality

Sous Chef (Pre-Opening Team)

SANTI by Santi Santamaria
02.2011 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Marina Bay Sands
  • Trained under Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Chavez, mastering Spanish-Catalan Mediterranean haute cuisine
  • Marina Bay Sands

Skills

  • Culinary & International Cuisine
  • Menu Development & Engineering
  • Cost Control & Budget Management
  • Kitchen Leadership & Team Development
  • Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
  • Pre-Opening Operations
  • Banquet & Catering Management
  • Technical Proficiencies

Certification

  • HACCP Certification, TUV Austria, 2025
  • HACCP Certification, Boacker TUV Austria, 2022
  • Professional Certification in Ramen Arts, Miyajima Ramen School, 2021
  • Food Safety Certification, TUV NORD & ECOLAB, 2010

Awards

  • Silver Medal, Culinaire Malaysia, 2007, Fish/Seafood Category
  • Bronze Medal, Culinaire Malaysia, 2005, Apprentice Division

Training

  • Wagyu Mafia Restaurant (Celebrity Chef Hisato Hamada), Hong Kong & Tokyo, Japan, 2021, Specialized in Wagyu preparation and presentation.
  • Can Fabes Restaurant (3 Michelin Stars), Barcelona, Spain, 2010, Trained in Catalan haute cuisine under Chef Santi Santamaria.
  • Waterside Inn (3 Michelin Stars), London, UK, 2010, Mastered classic French techniques under Chefs Alain Roux & Michel Roux O.B.E.

Personal Information

Executive Chef | Global Culinary Leader

Timeline

Executive Chef

Cool Inc Hospitality
03.2021 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

The Hotel Galleria by Elaf
04.2019 - 03.2021

Chef de Cuisine (Pre-Opening Team)

Nobu Restaurant
11.2015 - 04.2019

Senior Sous Chef (Pre-Opening Team)

Ola Cocina Del Mar
07.2012 - 07.2015

Sous Chef (Pre-Opening Team)

SANTI by Santi Santamaria
02.2011 - 07.2012

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