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ziad Hamawi, Regional Executive Chef

ziad Hamawi

Regional Executive Chef·Ant Ventures SAL (Casper & Gambini’s, Bab

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 5 months

Regional Executive Chef

January 2014 - Present

Ant Ventures SAL (Casper & Gambini’s, Bab

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2014 - Present

Results-driven Executive Chef with extensive experience in multi-branch operations, central production management, and pre-opening projects. Proven expertise in international and Arabic cuisine, with strong leadership in kitchen operations, staff training, and quality control.
Successfully led pre-opening operations in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Oman, Syria, Iraq, Irbil, conducted full team training programs, and ensured the implementation of food quality and brand standards. Experienced in auditing and supervising all branches and central production units, guaranteeing full compliance with ISO 22000 standards and maintaining consistent premium food quality across all outlets.
Strong background in cost control, menu development, kitchen efficiency, and maintaining high operational standards.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Consultancy and menu build-up

June 2021 - September 2021

Sheraton Hotel

Damascus, Syria

June 2021 - September 2021

General consultancy for all F&B outlets in the hotel
Menu build-up for four different concepts: Nafoura, Al Dana, the Pool in addition to the
room service
Lead the banquet events regarding the buffet and menu selection
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Executive Chef

January 2011 - January 2014

Food Trends Corporation SAL (Kahwet Leila)

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2011 - January 2014

Creating and building the menu of Kahwet Leila and did all training needs for kitchen
employees
Planned and directed the Pastry, Bakery & Kitchen staff in the procurement, production, and
preparation of all food for Kahwet Leilas in a safe, sanitary work environment that
conformed to all standards and regulations and achieved profitable, competitive, and quality
products.
Streamlined all kitchen operations that provided the necessary structure for the corporation
to run as profitably as possible and fueled its future growth.
Featured in local television stations on multiple topics including classic Lebanese cuisine and
seasonal menus.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Executive chef

April 2011 - April 2013

Leila

Beirut, Lebanon

April 2011 - April 2013

Executive chef April 2011 till 2014 kahwet Leila opening

Managing the kitchen operation
• Controlling food cost
• Responsible on kitchen staff recruiting and training
• Checking food quality in all operations
• Supervise on inventory and stock control
• Control a regular supervision of health and safety
• Responsible on purchases and requisitions of food stuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Train the trainer
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Executive Chef

January 2009 - January 2011

Ant Ventures SAL

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2009 - January 2011

Open and Manage a staff of up to 100 employees.
Planned and directed the opening and training of Kitchen staff in procurement, production,
and preparation of all food for Casper & Gambinis in a safe, sanitary work environment
which conformed to all ISO standards and regulations and achieved profitable, competitive,
and quality products.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Executive Chef

January 2010 - December 2010

Casper and Gambinis

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2010 - December 2010

Executive chef 2010 Silver by Casper and Gambinis Lebanon - Opening

Managing the kitchen operations and head chefs
• Controlling food cost
• Responsible on kitchen staff recruiting and training
• Checking food quality in all operations
• Supervise on inventory and stock control
• Control a regular supervision of health and safety
• Responsible on purchases and requisitions of food stuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Train the trainer
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Executive Chef

January 2007 - January 2010

Casper & Gambini's

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2007 - January 2010

Executive chef 2007 till 2010 Casper & Gambinis - Beirut
• Managing the kitchen operations and head chefs
• Controlling food cost
• Responsible on kitchen staff recruiting and training
• Checking food quality in all operations
• Supervise on inventory and stock control
• Control a regular supervision of health and safety
• Responsible on purchases and requisitions of food stuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Train the trainer
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Head Chef

January 2006 - January 2009

Ant Ventures SAL

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2006 - January 2009

Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in
the restaurant in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Head chef

January 2007 - June 2007

Casper & Gambini's

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - June 2007

Head chef Mai 2007 - June 2007 Casper & Gambinis -Dubai - led the pre-opening operations, conducted staff training, and ensured full implementation of food quality and brand standards.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Kitchen supervisor

April 2003 - January 2006

Casper and Gambinis

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2003 - January 2006

Kitchen supervisor April 2003- January 2006 Opening Gambinis Saudi Arabia - Jeddah


• Responsible for 30 employees serving 3000 meals per week.
• Controlling the production area on a high level of quality.
• Presenting daily Dish, Pasta, soup, salad, Sandwich.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Kitchen Supervisor

January 2002 - January 2006

Ant Ventures SAL (Casper and Gambini’s)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2002 - January 2006

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

Kitchen team leader

January 2002 - January 2003

Casper & Gambini's Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2002 - January 2003

Kitchen team leader 2002 till 2003 Casper & Gambinis Lebanon - DT
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Education

Bir hassan hospitality

June 1999

June 1999

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality

Lebanon

Skills

Executive Coaching
Expert
Executive Coaching
Expert
INVENTORY
Expert
INVENTORY
Expert
RECRUITING
Expert
RECRUITING
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
WORD
Beginner
WORD
Beginner
Executive Coaching
Expert
Executive Coaching
Expert
COOKING
Expert
COOKING
Expert
EXCEL
Expert
EXCEL
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner