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Mohamed Nour Hasnaoui

Mohamed Nour Hasnaoui

Riyadh

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with 10 years of experience in luxury hotels and fine dining across Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. Leading culinary operations at W Riyadh KAFD, managing multiple outlets, events, menu development, and food costing. Committed to optimising kitchen performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering culinary innovation and staff development.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

W Hotel Riyadh
Riyadh , saudi arabia
12.2025 - Current

• Oversee daily culinary operations across Wet Deck, W Lounge, In-Room Dining, Banquets, and special events. • Lead and supervise kitchen teams to ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence. • Managed food costing, recipe costing, inventory control, and waste management to meet financial targets. • Developed seasonal menus and promotions aligned with brand standards to enhance guest offerings. • Coordinate VIP events, corporate functions, and banquet operations with high attention to detail. • Trained and mentored culinary associates, fostering a positive kitchen culture and promoting skill development. • Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and Marriott standards. • Collaborate with F&B, Events, and Purchasing teams to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

  • Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
  • Kept operations running smoothly and efficiently by keeping workspaces organised, clean and ready for service.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of dishes, enhancing overall guest dining experience.

Chef de Partie

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Café Boulud
Riyadh , saudi arabia
10.2021 - 12.2025

Prepared and served à la carte dishes, enhancing dining experience in fine dining French restaurant.

Supervised and trained junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.

  • Manage operations under pressure during large events.
  • Coordinated with departments for catering, events, and private functions, ensuring seamless execution and high guest satisfaction.
  • Participate in the preparation of menus for VIP guests.
  • Achieved recognition from Gault&Millau for exceptional culinary skills.
  • Recognised by The MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 for culinary contributions.

Assistant Chef de Partie

Iridium Seventy Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Trained team members in food preparation, safety, and presentation to uphold kitchen standards.
  • Aided in menu planning and maintained quality control to enhance dining experience.
  • Controlled inventory, portion sizes, and food costs.
  • Supported management of kitchen operations and supervised staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Cook

Four Seasons Hotel Tunis, Tunisia
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Ensured consistent quality and presentation of menu items to maintain high standards and guest satisfaction.
  • Prepared buffet and à la carte dishes to enhance dining experience for high-end guests.
  • Specialised in creating cold and hot canapés and banquets to elevate event catering.

Cook

Hotel Paris Lake 1, Tunisia
11.2017 - 01.2018

Cook

Restaurant Benkay Sushi, Tunisia
07.2017 - 10.2017

Cook

Restaurant La Closerie, Tunisia
01.2017 - 06.2017

Kitchen Clerk

Hotel Barcelo, Gammarth, Tunisia
10.2015 - 01.2017

Intern

01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Mastered professional kitchen operations, hygiene standards, and food preparation techniques to ensure quality and safety.
  • Acquired fundamental cooking skills and technical knowledge to enhance culinary capabilities.
  • Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.
  • Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
  • Contributed to project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating with team members for timely completion.

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence - Cook

Sectoral Training Center for Tertiary Professions
Gammarth, Tunisia

Skills

  • Culinary versatility
  • Menu development
  • Culinary team development
  • Food costing
  • Food hygiene and safety compliance
  • Kitchen organisation Culinary quality assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Food safety standards
  • Kitchen management
  • HACCP compliance
  • Menu recipes

Certification

  • Certificate of Appreciation Forbes Travel Guide 2023-02-15
  • Certificate of Appreciation In the International Finals Of The Youthx-Young Chef Challenge At Gulfood Dubai 2024
  • Certificate of Appreciation In The Youthx Saudi-Young Chef Challenge At The Saudi Food Show Winner 2023
  • Certificate Of Appreciation Saudi Arabian Chefs Association Table Circle Foodex Salon Culinaire Live Cooking 2019
  • Boecker Hygiene Award At Foodex Saudi 2019

Languages

Arabic: Native
French: Intermediate
English: Intermediate

Timeline

Sous Chef

W Hotel Riyadh
12.2025 - Current

Chef de Partie

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Café Boulud
10.2021 - 12.2025

Assistant Chef de Partie

Iridium Seventy Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2019 - 02.2021

Cook

Four Seasons Hotel Tunis, Tunisia
01.2018 - 01.2019

Cook

Hotel Paris Lake 1, Tunisia
11.2017 - 01.2018

Cook

Restaurant Benkay Sushi, Tunisia
07.2017 - 10.2017

Cook

Restaurant La Closerie, Tunisia
01.2017 - 06.2017

Kitchen Clerk

Hotel Barcelo, Gammarth, Tunisia
10.2015 - 01.2017

Intern

01.2015 - 09.2015

Certificate of Professional Competence - Cook

Sectoral Training Center for Tertiary Professions
Mohamed Nour Hasnaoui