WAEL SEIF
Dubai
Summary
Adept General Arabic Chef and Manager with a proven track record at Hotels.com, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Mastered knife skills and kitchen management, leading teams to high employee satisfaction and increased profitability. Expert in food safety, with a flair for effective communication and innovative meal preparation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
General Arabic Chef
Hotels.com
Iraq - Bagdad - Bagdad Hotel
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
General Arabic Chief
Catring
UAE - Abu Dhabi - Al Jaber Groub
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Create Arabic dishes according to recipes and menu specifications.
- Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
- Monitor food stock levels and place orders when necessary.
- Train and manage kitchen staff members.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with restaurant management to design new menu items and specials
General Manager
Tourist Resort
Syria - Swaidaa -Al Atlal Tourist Resort
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
General Manager
Tourist Resorts
Syria - Swaidaa -Sadaa Tourist
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
General Arabic Chef
Resturant
Venezuela - Centro Barena - Al Sultan Resturant
03.2000 - 01.2005
General Arabic Chef
Resturant
Lebanon - Beirut - Nabaa AlSafaa Resturant
02.1987 - 11.1999
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
General Arabic Chef
Hotels.com
01.2020 - 02.2024
General Arabic Chief
Catring
02.2016 - 05.2019
General Manager
Tourist Resort
06.2009 - 10.2016
General Manager
Tourist Resorts
01.2006 - 02.2009
General Arabic Chef
Resturant
03.2000 - 01.2005
General Arabic Chef
Resturant
02.1987 - 11.1999