Sheik Faysal Ahmed
Dubai ,United Arab Emirates
Summary
International experience encompasses four years in Dubai's vibrant culinary scene and over five years as a private and restaurant chef. Proficient in high-volume food preparation, international cuisine, and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Proven leadership in team management, inventory control, and enhancing dining experiences. Seeking to leverage extensive skills in kitchen operations and leadership in a new, challenging role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Commis chef
Grand Millennium Hotel, Business Bay
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2025.02 - 2026.04
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
Commis chef
The First Collection Hotel, Business Bay
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2023.10 - 2025.01
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
Kitchen Assistant (As a Casual)
Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
Restaurant chef
Motto Food Restaurant
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2018.01 - 2021.12
- Implemented strict hygiene standards, restaurant ratings improved.
- Handled customer feedback effectively, improved overall dining experience.
Private Chef
Private House
Kuwait City , Kuwait
2015.06 - 2017.07
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness to ensure safe and hygienic food preparation environment.
- Implemented health and safety guidelines to ensure safe food storage, prevent spoilage, and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Maintained immaculate kitchen standards to uphold exceptional hygiene ratings.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Art History
Government Devendra College
Manikganj 2013-08
Certificate of Secondary School - Arts Education
Model High School
Manikganj 2010-05
Skills
- Culinary artistry
- Advanced cooking skills
- Heat application methods
- kitchen utensils handling
- Food service menu creation
- environmental sustainability
- Sustainable waste management
- Proper food preservation
- food cost analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Pastry preparation proficiency
- gastronomic combination skills
- Workplace safety adherence
- Workstation configuration
- Culinary arts proficiency
- Inventory assessment
- Sanitation procedures
- Meal portioning techniques
- Culinary arts specialized in cuisines
- meat fabrication
- Food product formulation
- Knowledge of HACCP principles
- Supply chain acuity
- Customer relations
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Reference:
Chef Rusvel Trujillo
Founder, Private Chef Concierge, Dubai, UAE
Email: rusvel.trujillo@outlook.com
Phone: +971 55 406 8798
Chef Ben Harrington
Cluster Executive Chef, The First Collection Hotel
Email: benharrington2022@gmail.com
Phone: +971564286604
Chef Mainak Chakraborty
Chef De Cousin, Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai
Phone: +971564794808
Timeline
Commis chef
Grand Millennium Hotel, Business Bay
2025.02 - 2026.04
Commis chef
The First Collection Hotel, Business Bay
2023.10 - 2025.01
Kitchen Assistant (As a Casual)
Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort
2022.01 - 2023.09
Restaurant chef
Motto Food Restaurant
2018.01 - 2021.12
Private Chef
Private House
2015.06 - 2017.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Art History
Government Devendra College
Certificate of Secondary School - Arts Education
Model High School