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Ali Awada, head chef

Ali Awada

head chef·Kharafi Global Food Service Company

Kuwait

High school or equivalent, Hotel And Restaurant Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 3 months

head chef

April 2015 - Present

Kharafi Global Food Service Company

Salwa, Kuwait

April 2015 - Present

Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and quality control to ensure excellent dining experiences. Lead, train, and motivate the culinary team while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene.

Manage food cost control, supplier relations, and inventory to optimize efficiency and reduce waste. Develop and standardize recipes, engineer menus to maximize profitability, and ensure accurate portioning and costing.

Work closely with management on P&L analysis, aligning kitchen performance with business objectives and financial targets. Key achievements include creating successful seasonal menus, improving kitchen workflows, enhancing productivity, and consistently ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Education

CIS College - Lebanon

January 2011

January 2011

High school or equivalent, Hotel And Restaurant Management

Lebanon

Completed coursework focused on hospitality operations, food and beverage management, and customer service excellence. Gained practical knowledge in menu planning, kitchen management, cost control, and quality standards. Developed strong skills in team leadership, guest relations, and maintaining efficient workflows in dynamic hospitality environments.

Skills

Menu Creation

Expert

Costing

Expert

Food Safety

Expert

Food Quality

Expert

Management

Expert

Computer skills, microsoft office

Expert

Cooking Skills

Expert

Management Skills

Expert

Food Cost

Expert

Management

Expert

Customer Service

Expert

Hygiene

Expert

Catering

Expert

Cooking

Expert

Cuisine

Expert

Menu Development

Expert

Food Safety

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Certificate of Quality, Food Safety and Kuwait Regulations for Food and Beverages
Kharafi Global Food Service Company
Mar 2025

Hobbies and interests

Creating innovative dishes and experimenting with new recipes

Developed signature dishes that enhanced restaurant menus and increased customer satisfaction. Recognized for creativity and excellence in flavor combinations and presentation.