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Firas Khaddaj, Executive Chef

Firas Khaddaj

Executive Chef·Amin Catering Food Lebanon

Lebanon

High school or equivalent, Hospitality

Work experience

Total years of experience: 29 years, 6 months

Executive Chef

January 2010 - Present

Amin Catering Food Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2010 - Present

• Managed catering operations for large events
• Planned menus, organized staff, and controlled food preparation
• Handled high-volume cooking for weddings, events, and institutions
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Executive Chef

August 2021 - August 2023

casa De Pablo

Johannesburg, South Africa

August 2021 - August 2023

Led all kitchen operations in a high-volume lounge and night club. Supervised staff, maintained hygiene and food safety standards, and ensured consistent quality of Lebanese and international cuisine. Managed menu planning, inventory, and daily kitchen workflow.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Executive Chef

January 2021 - January 2023

Lounge & Night Club

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2021 - January 2023

• Led full kitchen operations in a high-pressure nightlife environment
• Managed hot kitchen and menu execution
• Supervised kitchen staff and ensured quality consistency
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Oriental Chef

January 2017 - January 2020

Le Royal Hotel Lebanon

Dbayeh, Lebanon

January 2017 - January 2020

• Specialized in Oriental and Lebanese cuisine
• Prepared high-quality dishes for hotel guests and event
• Maintained strict hygiene and hospitality standards
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Mezze Chef (Hot & Cold Kitchen)

January 2014 - January 2017

Four Seasons Hotel Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2014 - January 2017

• Prepared Lebanese mezze for fine-dining and large services
• Worked in both hot and cold kitchen sections
• Delivered consistent quality under hotel service pressure
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Executive Chef

January 2008 - January 2010

Rivera Catering Kuwait

As Salimiyah, Kuwait

January 2008 - January 2010

• Led catering services in an international work environment
• Prepared large quantities of food with strict quality control
• Coordinated staff and kitchen workflow
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Snack & Grill Chef

January 2005 - January 2008

Hawa Chicken

Hazmieh, Lebanon

January 2005 - January 2008

• Specialized in fast-paced snack and grill operations
• Maintained speed, cleanliness, and food consistency
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Department Chef

January 2001 - January 2005

Belbol Restaurant

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2001 - January 2005

• Responsible for kitchen section management
• Supervised junior cooks and daily food preparation
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Commis Cook / Lebanese Cuisine

January 1996 - January 2000

Day N Night Restaurant

Beirut, Lebanon

January 1996 - January 2000

• Began professional cooking career
• Assisted senior chefs in Lebanese food preparation
• Assist in events plan
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Education

n/a

July 1986

July 1986

High school or equivalent, Hospitality

Lebanon

Skills

Lebanese cuisine
Expert
Lebanese cuisine
Expert
International cuisine
Expert
International cuisine
Expert
Oriental Cuisine
Expert
Oriental Cuisine
Expert
Hot kitchen Operations
Expert
Hot kitchen Operations
Expert
Cold Kitchen Operation
Expert
Cold Kitchen Operation
Expert
Mezze Preparation (hot and cold)
Expert
Mezze Preparation (hot and cold)
Expert
Grill & BBQ
Expert
Grill & BBQ
Expert
Rice and Stew Preparation
Expert
Rice and Stew Preparation
Expert
Large-Scale Catering
Expert
Large-Scale Catering
Expert
Hygiene & Food Safety Standards
Expert
Hygiene & Food Safety Standards
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Working Under Pressure
Expert
Kitchen Managment
Expert
Kitchen Managment
Expert
COMPOSURE
Intermediate
COMPOSURE
Intermediate
CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE
Intermediate
COOKING
Intermediate
COOKING
Intermediate
CULINARY SCIENCE
Intermediate
CULINARY SCIENCE
Intermediate
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
HYGIENE
Intermediate
HYGIENE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
L2 Award in Food Safety
Boecker
May 2018 - May 2019
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L2 Award in Food Safety-Basic Food Hygiene
Beocker (in association with the chartered institute of Enviromental Health, UK)
May 2018 - May 2019
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Hobbies

  • cooking, culinary art, traveling, sports and fitness, hospitality
    catered events for 580+ people successfully. Led kitchen operations in hotels and international catering companies (Kuwait, South Africa). Managed and trained kitchen staff for high-volume events. Consistently received strong recommendations from previous employers.