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Yazan Abu Ghazaleh

Yazan Abu Ghazaleh

Culinary Consultant | Chef Instructor | F&B Specialist
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Innovative Chef driven by Passion and Excellence, Creating World-Class Culinary Experiences. Inspiring, Developing, and Leading Concepts with Unmatched Quality and Consistency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Culinary Instructor | HTMI Switzerland Dubai

09.2024 - Current
  • Teach Advanced Cuisine to Higher diploma Culinary arts students, Covering Modern techniques including molecular cuisine.
  • Empowered students to create original recipes by fostering creativity and encouraging experimentation with ingredients.
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
  • Enhanced student culinary skills by demonstrating advanced techniques and providing personalized guidance.

Culinary Consultant | SAUDIA Airlines

YATES+
01.2020 - Current
  • Contemporary Menu design and product development for SAUDIA Airlines
  • Branding assistant and concept development
  • Consultant for new and existing restaurant businesses-Highly focused on designing creative signature Menus from simple to exquisite
  • Led Inflight chefs seminars to enhance the product delivery on board.

Private Head Chef | VIP Services

Private Residence
01.2017 - Current
  • Design special menus for events and holidays and coordinated all aspect of catering requirements
  • Cater for diet needs using expert knowledge of nutrition
  • Produce style food with impeccable presentation skills
  • Created amazing dishes, paired with wines and managed an exceptional dining experiences at the award winning First class and residence at 36,000 feet

Inflight Chef |ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Etihad Airways
10.2014 - 10.2020
  • Crafted exceptional dishes and delivered outstanding hospitality through personalized guest interaction, elevating the dining experience in award-winning First Class and Residence service at 36,000 feet.
  • Chef Ambassador

Took part of promotional activities such as Taste the World

Events and 50 Best restaurants awards by San Pellegrino.

Senior Chef |Omnia by Silvena Rowe

Bin Zayed
04.2014 - 10.2020
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Adjusted established recipes, removing allergens or altering ingredients to meet customer desires
  • Correctly operated kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels

DCDP | Wheelers By Marco Pierre White

RMAL Hospitality
10.2012 - 03.2014
  • Being part of creating weekly business lunch menu
  • Train and lead the commis in my section to serve high quality
  • Participating with the Executive chef in costing, inventory and purchasing

Commis Chef | Marriott Dubai Harbour

Marriott Hotels
11.2011 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Highly recommended restaurant- Time out Dubai 2012
  • Worked in all the kitchen departments (starters, main course, pastry)
  • Highly recommended restaurant- Time out Dubai 2012

Chef Intern |Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Hilton Hotels International
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Worked in all the kitchen outlets (main kitchen, latino, beach restaurant, including 'BICE' an award winning Italian Restaurant)

Chef Intern | Four Seasons Hotel

Jordan
05.2010 - 09.2010

Contributed to a luxury hospitality environment by supporting kitchen teams in delivering high-standard culinary offerings. Developed strong guest-centric service understanding while assisting in food preparation, hygiene, and presentation.

Chef Intern | Marriott Hotel

Jordan
08.2007 - 05.2008

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma - CULINARY ARTS

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts / Les Roches
AMMAN - JORDAN
08.2009 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

BAPTIST SCHOOL
AMMAN - JORDAN
08.2007 - 08.2009

Skills

  • Menu Development & Food Innovation
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Training & Associate Development
  • Culinary Storytelling & Food Presentation
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Restaurant Consulting & Business Strategy

Timeline

Culinary Instructor | HTMI Switzerland Dubai

09.2024 - Current

Culinary Consultant | SAUDIA Airlines

YATES+
01.2020 - Current

Private Head Chef | VIP Services

Private Residence
01.2017 - Current

Inflight Chef |ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Etihad Airways
10.2014 - 10.2020

Senior Chef |Omnia by Silvena Rowe

Bin Zayed
04.2014 - 10.2020

DCDP | Wheelers By Marco Pierre White

RMAL Hospitality
10.2012 - 03.2014

Commis Chef | Marriott Dubai Harbour

Marriott Hotels
11.2011 - 07.2012

Chef Intern |Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Hilton Hotels International
05.2011 - 10.2011

Chef Intern | Four Seasons Hotel

Jordan
05.2010 - 09.2010

Culinary Arts Diploma - CULINARY ARTS

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts / Les Roches
08.2009 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

BAPTIST SCHOOL
08.2007 - 08.2009

Chef Intern | Marriott Hotel

Jordan
08.2007 - 05.2008
Yazan Abu GhazalehCulinary Consultant | Chef Instructor | F&B Specialist