Omar Abdulkhalek Abdo
Dubai
Summary
Seasoned professional in culinary arts with focus on high-end and diverse cuisine. Can deliver top-notch culinary experiences, thanks to mastery in advanced cooking techniques and creativity in menu development. Specialises in fostering team collaboration to ensure optimal kitchen operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Chef de Partie
Loren Ristorante Dubai UAE
Dubai
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Check food while cooking and ensure great presentation in dishes before serving.
- Ensure adequacy of supplies at cooking station
- Keep clean and sanitize environment in kitchen. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
- Improved menu variety by introducing innovative dishes.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured freshness of ingredients by conducting daily inspections.
- Enhanced presentation of dishes with creative garnishing techniques.
- Influenced positive dining experience through consistent delivery of top-quality dishes.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise whilst preparing gourmet meals under tight deadlines.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing effective work schedules.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene for customer satisfaction.
Chef de Partie
La Fabbrica Italiano Dubai UAE
Dubai
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepare menus in collaboration with the other chefs
- Cook various pasta and focaccia
- Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Check food while cooking and ensure great presentation in dishes before they are served
Demi chef de partie
Venus Restaurant Erbil Iraq
Erbil
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepare all ingredients and cook food in various utensils and grillers
- In charge of cooking pizza and pasta
- Check food while cooking and ensure great presentations in dishes before serving
- Responsible for checking the quality of ingredients and other fresh vegetable items
- Accountable for monitoring the stocks and place orders when needed
- Prepare, cook and present high quality dishes within the speciality section.
Western Chef
Riviera Hotel Lattakia Syria
Lattakia
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold
- Responsible in providing directions for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen
- Prepare specific food items and meal components at the station
Receptionist
Rotana Hotel Lattakia
Lattakia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Manage the check in and check out process of the hotel
- Greet guests and direct them appropriately
- Answer guests’ questions and requests
- Work with the administrative tasks at the front desk
- Maintain security and telecommunication system
Education
Diploma Degree - Tourism and Hotel Science
Lattakia
Lattakia, SyriaSkills
- Passion for food
- Working quickly and efficiently
- Attention to details
- Excellent in training and coaching skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office, word and excel
- Comprehensive problem solving abilities
- Ability to handle high pressure situation
- Ability to handle high pressure situation in a professional manner
- Ability to build a good relationship with the team to have a fruitful and dynamic team
- Resourceful and willingness to learn
- Strong leadership and demonstrate training and operational analysis
- Strong communication skills in Arabic
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
ABOUT ME
- Speaks Arabic and English
- Strongly focused with the ability to complete task accurately
- Date of Birth: 10 September 1995
- Nationality: Syrian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Senior Chef de Partie
Loren Ristorante Dubai UAE
03.2024 - 12.2025
Chef de Partie
La Fabbrica Italiano Dubai UAE
04.2023 - 03.2024
Demi chef de partie
Venus Restaurant Erbil Iraq
05.2020 - 05.2022
Western Chef
Riviera Hotel Lattakia Syria
02.2019 - 04.2020
Receptionist
Rotana Hotel Lattakia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma Degree - Tourism and Hotel Science
Lattakia