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Overview
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Mohsen Eldawy

Mohsen Eldawy

Al Madinah,01

Summary

Head chef with 24 years of experience in international and local chain hotels like Hilton Egypt and Sudan, Sonesta Hotels, Le Meridian, Africana Hotel Group and other large restaurants that I have experience in international, oriental, Arabic, Turkish and Italian cuisines Seafood, Indian, banquet kitchens, outdoor restaurants and catering because I worked with British Airways and Lufthansa. I am responsible for managing the kitchen and production process throughout innovative and creative cuisine prepared with the highest quality, presentation and flavor for dining rooms, banquets, buffets and other dining facilities, resulting in guest satisfaction, facility profitability and smooth operation. Kitchen Control, Inventory, Waste Control, Hygiene Practices, Developing Menu Engineering and Building a Strong Team through Training to Offer Healthy and Safe Food.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Executive Chef

DAR ALEIMAN HOTELS - YM YANBU
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.

Executive Chef

Holiday Villa Resort Hotel
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.

Executive Chef

Bel Azur Turkish Restaurant &Catring Company
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
  • Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
  • Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.

Executive Chef

Swiss Rohanou beach resort
04.2018 - 12.2019

Kitchen Manager

Calimera Habiba beach & resort
04.2017 - 04.2018

Executive Chef

PANACEA hotel&resort (Africana hotel group)
03.2014 - 06.2017

Executive sous chef

Africana hotel
05.2008 - 06.2014

Junior Sous Chef

Hilton Khartoum
06.2007 - 02.2008

Junior Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide
07.2001 - 06.2007

Commis de Cuisine

Le Meridien Makadi Bay Hotel Hurghada
03.2000 - 07.2001

1st Commie

Royal Palace Hotel & Resort by Sonesta hotels
06.1998 - 03.2000

2nd commie

Le Meridian Champollion Nile Cruises
07.1995 - 09.1996

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Tourism and Hotels- kitchen deparment

The Institute of Tourism And Hotels in Qena

Skills

  • Purchasing control
  • Commercial budgeting
  • Premium pricing
  • Recipe creation
  • Reactive labour cost management
  • Gross profit and menu costing
  • Price skimming
  • Stock rotation management
  • P&L analysis
  • Culinary science
  • Haute cuisine
  • Employee training and development
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Kitchen management
  • Payroll and scheduling
  • Menu planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Food preparation
  • Process improvements
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Vendor relations
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety
  • Menu development

Accomplishments

  • Prepare La Chain des Rotisseries on Jun 2006 At Alexandria at Hilton Borg El Arab.
  • Prepare La Chain des Rotisseries on Jun 2003 At Alexandria at Hilton Borg El Arab.
  • The Egyptian TV hosted me on the Alex. Channel in one of the food program to present several plates from all the world.
  • I was the supervisor in the kitchen school of Hilton chain and I had the pleasure to graduate new kitchen cookers
  • I was the leader of the kitchen group in the banquet department during achieving many parties and wedding ceremonies for more than 2000 guests per event.
  • I was responsible for creating a full Indian menu and applying it for the Indian community in Alexandria during their New Year's Eve. I was one of the opening team in Meridian Makadi bay 2000.
  • I am the executive chef for the opening of Panacea hotel and resort 2014.

Certification

ertificates and courses:

  • Management Skills (Leadership) with ministry of tourism2014.
  • Operational Finance training with the Ministry Of Tourism 2011.
  • Train the trainer course 2011 at Africana Hotel.
  • Food Safety management of HACCP by the ministry Of tourism 2011.
  • Stewarding Skills Development by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
  • Food safety HACCP by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism Jun 2010).
  • Professional Development Program for Hospitality Managers with the American hotel & lodging Educational association 2008.
  • Training member of the committee of safety and occupational health.
  • Effective interviewing & liens to hire at Hilton university.2007 group & departmental trainer.
  • course at Hilton standard university.2007.
  • Supervision 1 course at Hilton university.2006.
  • Service Excellence Workshop (W O W. Factor) Hilton Borg El Arab.
  • Basic Food Hygiene (H A C C P) By Crystal Health & Safety Hilton

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Executive Chef

DAR ALEIMAN HOTELS - YM YANBU
09.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

Holiday Villa Resort Hotel
02.2023 - 09.2023

Executive Chef

Bel Azur Turkish Restaurant &Catring Company
01.2020 - 01.2023

Executive Chef

Swiss Rohanou beach resort
04.2018 - 12.2019

Kitchen Manager

Calimera Habiba beach & resort
04.2017 - 04.2018

Executive Chef

PANACEA hotel&resort (Africana hotel group)
03.2014 - 06.2017

Executive sous chef

Africana hotel
05.2008 - 06.2014

Junior Sous Chef

Hilton Khartoum
06.2007 - 02.2008

Junior Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide
07.2001 - 06.2007

Commis de Cuisine

Le Meridien Makadi Bay Hotel Hurghada
03.2000 - 07.2001

1st Commie

Royal Palace Hotel & Resort by Sonesta hotels
06.1998 - 03.2000

2nd commie

Le Meridian Champollion Nile Cruises
07.1995 - 09.1996

Diploma of Higher Education - Tourism and Hotels- kitchen deparment

The Institute of Tourism And Hotels in Qena

Work Availability

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Interests

COOKING AND READING -

Software

WORD EXCEL-POWERPOINT-INTERNET

Mohsen Eldawy