Tarek BouGhanam
Head Chef
Beirut, LebanonWork Experience
Catering Care Company
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 -1 yr
Saudi Arabia
- Job Details:Spearheaded culinary operations, overseeing a team of 50+ kitchen staff, developed and executed diverse menu offerings, managed daily buffet service, implemented cost-effective purchasing strategies.
Chef de Cuisine (Arabic Cuisine)
Mondrain Doha Hotel
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 -1 yr
Qatar
- Job Details:Led the main kitchen, developed and implemented innovative menu items, collaborated with suppliers for high-quality ingredients, maintained a clean kitchen environment.
Ward Restaurant
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 -2 yrs
Saudi Arabia
- Job Details:Developed and tested Lebanese-inspired menu items, ensured high standards of food presentation and sanitation, coordinated food supplies, assisted in training junior kitchen staff.
Intercontinental Phoenicia
Oct 2015 - Apr 2020 -4 yrs, 6 months
Lebanon
- Job Details:Led a team of kitchen staff, streamlined daily mise en place processes, implemented inventory rotation strategies, collaborated on budgetary guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts
Al kafaat universityJan 2000 - Jan 2004 - 4 yr