Abdullah Banihani

Professional Skills • Expertise in multi-cuisine cooking, with strong focus on Asian and international cuisine. • Menu development and costing with focus on flavor balance, presentation, and profitability. • Banquet and large-scale event preparation, serving 150+ guests with consistent quality. • Strong leadership and teamwork in high-pressure kitchen environments. • Food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance (100% hygiene score in assessments). • Pastry and baking fundamentals including plated desserts and artisan breads. ⸻ Key Projects • Menu Development Project – Designed and executed a multi-course menu, maintaining food cost within 30% target. • Banquet Leadership – Coordinated a culinary team to plan and deliver plated service for 150+ guests at a themed banquet. • International Cuisine Showcase – Developed signature international dishes and plated desserts for an event serving 200 attendees. ⸻ Achievements • Winner of Best Dish Award in culinary school competition (out of 50 participants). • Recognized for leadership, successfully managing 5–8 member kitchen teams during timed practicals. • Achieved 100% score in food safety and hygiene practical evaluations. • Completed professional internships in 5-star hotel kitchens, rotating through hot, cold, and pastry sections. • Contributed to community catering events, preparing meals for 100+ people at charity functions.