Ahmed Bounaji CV

AHMED BOUNAJI
+971506632036
ahmed.bounaji@gmail.com
Abu Dhabi, UAE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned culinary professional with vast experience
in luxury hotels possessing in depth knowledge in
restaurant and banquet operations. Energetic self-
starter and team builder able to navigate high-stress
situations and achieve goals on time and under
budget. Flexible in the ability to adapt to challenges
when they arise while remaining aware of professional SKILLS
roles and boundaries.
• Strong verbal
communication
WORK HISTORY • Team leadership
• Self-motivated
03/2021 to present\ • Conflict resolution
Erth, AFOC (armed forces officers club & hotel) Abu Dhabi, UAE • Process implementation
Chef De Cuisine
• Powerful negotiator
01/2017 – 02/2021
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotels & Villas | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Chef De Cuisine
• Managing a team of forty employees, overseeing the through effective

hiring, training, and professional growth of food cost
employees. maintenance
• Overseeing daily operations over five outlets with a process and yield
combined annual budget of AED 48M management
• Supported Executive Chef in improving
operations and resolving issues to deliver top-
notch customer service.
• Responsible for creative design for prominent menu
for four outlets to be in line with the hotel strategy
• Specialist in Hysat/ Medallia with success in
increasing the NPS and overall food and beverage
scores
• Diligent manager bringing strong work ethic,
interpersonal skills and customer service expertise
• Contributed towards 12% growth of revenue and
the best ranked hyatt hotel in 2018 in EAME in
increasing average check of venues
• Improved company customer service rating by actively
getting recognized in social platforms
• Implemented new team on-boarding program
with HR, reducing training time from 4 weeks to
2.
• Generated annual savings by 6% contributing
Diploma in Culinary
EDUCATION
2002
2004 Moukhar El Soussi |
Applied Technology Of Tourism & Hospitality | Casablanca, Casablanca, Morocco
Morocco Diploma of Higher Education: High Level Bachelor of Science:
Sportive Degree
02/2015 - 01/2017
Grand Hyatt | Dubai,
UAE Sous Chef
• Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements

through effective discipline and motivation.
• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution
and filing.
• Acted as head chef when required, maintaining
continuity of service and quality.
• Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top
ingredients for optimal prices.
• Took a great part in remodeling of the all-day
dining restaurant "The Collective" (2015-2016 )
• Developed full, tasting and special events menus.
03/2013 - 12/2014
Gokulam Park | Doha, Qatar
Head Chef
• Monitored line-work processes to maintain

consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
• Attended daily meetings with management and
took part in business discussions
• Achieved targets for personnel safety, kitchen
sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
• Verified compliance in preparation of menu
items and customer special requests.
• Managed overall smooth operations of all outlets in
the hotel (room service, disco bar, lobby coffee shop)
• Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff,
including employee development, issuing
disciplinary action and conducting performance
reviews.
• Oversaw and directed kitchen staff and individual
position assignments.
04/2011 - 02/2013
Makkah Clock Royal Tower ( A Fairmont Hotel) | Makkah,
Saudi Arabia
Sous Chef
• Managing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with 2500

guest on season (Haj , and Ramadan )
• Assisting the Chef de Cuisine in Writing the Menus
• Supported to achieve the budget and food cost set
out by the Executive Chef
• Monitoring Stocks for efficient and smooth operation
• Monitoring Hygiene and Cleanliness at the work place
• Scheduling and training the staff to handle volume swiftly
06/2010 - 06/2011
Atlantis the Palm | Dubai, UAE
Sous Chef
• Started as CDP at the all-day dinning The

kaleidoscope(2000 pax daily)
• Got promoted as Sous chef in the room service and
to move to the Rostang Restaurant ( 2 Michelin Star
Restaurant )
• Plated food according to restaurant artistic
guidelines for attractive presentation.
• Plated in an attractive manner according to restaurant
Standards.
• Planned and directed food preparation in a
fast-paced environment.
• Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements
through effective discipline and motivation.
• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each
guests by listening to concerns
04/2009 - 05/2010
Park Hyatt | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Chef De Partie
• Abided by company standards in terms of portion and

serving sizes.
• Managed food usage by first in, first out rule to
adhere to expiration dates.
• Removed expired food and beverages from
kitchen and stockroom.
• Plated completed foods paying special attention to
overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
• Maintained HACCP guidelines at the workplace
12/2006 - 02/2009
Grand Hyatt | Dubai,
UAE Chef De Partie
• Worked at the Andiamo a Casual Italian Restaurant

• Scheduling, delegating duties and supervising a
team of cooks
• Providing motivation and support to my team by
creating a team environment
• Inventory control , Stock rotation
• Assisted banquet operations in handling events
• Ensured the food are delivered as per the standard
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Successfully completed high level of Leader
Excellent Program, Management Forum at Hyatt
• Implemented various menus and concepts in pre-
opening restaurants
• Designed improved quality assurance processes and
trained staff members in handling requirements of
HACCP
• Achieve Best Manager of the 4th quarter 2013 at
Gokulam Park Doha
• Achieve Best trainer of the 1st quarter 2014 at
Gokulam Park Doha

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AHMED BOUNAJI

• Managing a team of forty employees, overseeing the through effective

• Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements

• Monitored line-work processes to maintain

• Managing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with 2500

• Started as CDP at the all-day dinning The

• Abided by company standards in terms of portion and

• Worked at the Andiamo a Casual Italian Restaurant

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