Wasfi Alawneh
MOBILE: +962********* Amman - Jordan
E-MAIL: ********@*****.***
Date of birth: 12/01/1975 Place of birth: Amman
Nationality: Jordanian Marital status: Married
Key Achievements:
World Master Chefs Society Member
Comprehensive knowledge of Kitchen and F&B and hotel operations based on the experience in the past 24 years of luxury hotels
Development of Corporate F&B Pre-opening Countdown training plan for food and beverage areas openings
Management training delivery – Behavior Based Interviewing, Breakthrough Standards Performance
Certified property with Hygiene and sanitation
Specialized in developing restaurant concepts and work on all related critical paths
Hotel Openings:
oHoliday inn Hotel Amman
omovinpick Hotel Aqaba
oMarriott Hotel dead sea
Professional Experience
, 2021 – coral tower hotel
Executive Chef
In charge of the entire culinary operations including staff organizations, hiring, training and development plans, also changing all menus with proper market study and costing with pricing
Set high standard of HACCP
recertification
Re open the closed outlets including concept briefs and operational standards
Assure that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized
In charge of 2 restaurants plus busy banqueting operations
Setup policies and procedures of all kitchens and communicate them accordingly
Formulate and recommend changes to insure customer and staff satisfaction
Create and implements development plans for colleagues
Create recipes with training plan for all staff in the restaurants
, 2018 – 2021 Grand Qatar palace hotel
Executive Chef
In charge of the entire culinary operations including staff organizations, hiring, training and development plans, also changing all menus with proper market study and costing with pricing
Set high standard of HACCP and make sure that PIC program is enrolled to insure recertification
Re open the closed outlets including concept briefs and operational standards
Assure that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized
In charge of 3 restaurants plus busy banqueting operations
Setup policies and procedures of all kitchens and communicate them accordingly
Formulate and recommend changes to insure customer and staff satisfaction
Create and implements development plans for colleagues
Create recipes with training plan for all staff in the restaurants
2017 –2018 instructor culinary art and executive chef ammon college century park hotel
Executive Chef
In charge of the entire kitchen operations including staff organizations, hiring, training and development plans, also changing all menus with proper market study and costing with pricing
Set high standard of HACCP and make sure that PIC program is enrolled to insure recertification
Assure that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized
Instructor for the student
Help plan and approves external and internal development of colleagues
Setup policies and procedures of all kitchens and communicate them accordingly
Formulate and recommend changes to insure customer and staff satisfaction
Create and implements training calendar with plans for colleagues
Check on daily basis guest comments and feedbacks for better results
2015- 2017 Marriott hotel
Executive Chef
Develop an operating manuals for each of the kitchens; after approval, monitor and take corrective action as necessary to help assure that goals are attained
Open a 4 hotel for armed forces
Assure that effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented
Inspect to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards are consistently met
Help plan and approves external and internal development of colleagues
Plan and prepare the organizational chart, staffing and scheduling procedures and job description/specifications for all kitchen staff
Research new products and develops an analysis of the cost/profit benefits
Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies to ensure proper quantity, quality and price for all purchases
Review new techniques for food preparation and presentation in a manner and variety to maximize guest satisfaction and to minimize food costs
2012- 2015 Six senses resort Evason
Executive Chef
Develop an operating manuals for each of the kitchens; after approval, monitor and take corrective action as necessary to help assure that goals are attained
Develops new procedures and special promotions that will improve guest patronage under the guidelines of Company’s policies.
Coordinate the development, interpretation and implementation of hotel policies, operating procedures and training programs, manuals, directives, menus, work schedules, rules and regulations for the kitchen staff.
Budget and expense and manning control
Monthly analysis of Hygiene audit and development of action plan to address areas of improvement
Handle all guest complaints related to food in all outlets.
Responsible for obtaining maximum results in the utilization and appearance of the kitchen areas, the quality levels, performance and standards of production.
Develops new techniques of cooking skills towards maximum guest satisfaction at minimum operating costs.
Develop and maintain effective communications between all kitchens.
2010- 2012 Marriott hotel
Executive Chef
Coordinate the development, interpretation and implementation of hotel policies, operating procedures and training programs, manuals, menus, work schedules, rules and regulations for the kitchen staff.
Handle all guest’s complaints and requests in all food and beverage areas, and in charge of obtaining maximum results in the utilization and appearance of all kitchen areas, the quality levels, performance and standards of production and develop new techniques of cooking towards maximum guest satisfaction at minimum operating costs.
Maintain up-to-date records on kitchen staff attendance, appearance, standards, payroll and disciplinary action.
Working with Purchasing to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
Monitoring quality performance by spot checking and communicating to each kitchen chef.
Aid each kitchen chef in giving the necessary training to their staff.
Develop and maintain effective communication between all Kitchens
2006- 2010 The royal Hashemite court, palace of the king-Jordan
Executive Sous Chef-Privet chef
Production line on daily basis, highest food safety standards, under most professional international suppositions.
Set standards and communicate them to all employees on regular basis.
Cook for the king and the queen and all the prince
Preparing the appropriate meals for the king's guests
2004- 2006 Marriott Dead Sea
Italian Sous Chef
Assist the executive chef to setup all kitchens with the OS&E and kitchen utensils
Forecast workloads and checks work schedules prepared by sous chefs for all restaurants, lounge, and room service and stewarding.
Assist and produce recipes for food expenses and pricing.
Supplier audits with alternative products as plan B & C
Italian restaurant opening team in charge
2003- 2004 Bristol Hotel –Jordan
Sous Chef
Manage the consistency of quality and efficiency of food all Restaurants and banqueting facilities
Ensure all equipment is kept in perfect working condition and reports any deficiencies to the proper department.
Control standards, performance, employees' conduct, dress code, appearance, sanitation, etc., according to established policies.
2001- 2003 Movenpick resort aqaba
CDP Chef
1999-, 2001 Holiday inn hotel Amman
Dime Chef
1996-, 1999 the castle hotel- Petra
Commie chef
1994- 1996 intercontinental hotel Amman
Computer skills
Software: MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, Access and PowerPoint.
Languages
Arabic Mother Language
English Fluently read, writes and speaks
Career Developments Training
As a dedicated and committed food professional I have and am continuing to attend many courses:
* A course in (HACCP) I HAVE THE NATIONAL REGISTRE OF FOOD SAFETY PROFESSIONALS AND (CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER).
* A course in (DYNAMIC TEAMS) IN AMMAN MARRIOTT HOTEL 2010
* A COURSE IN (DEVELOPING YOU, DEVELOPING OTHERS) IN SHARM ELSHEIKH MARRIOTT RESORT DECEMBER 2009
* A course in seafood preparation at the Seven Seas Restaurant (International reputation).
*A COURSE IN KITCHEN MANAGMINET.
*A COURSE IN Foundations of Leadership Training
(Renaissance Golden View Beach Resort - Sharm El Sheikh /EGYPT)
* A course in (Behavior Etiquette) MovenPick- aqaba -Jordan hotel...
* A COURS IN SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE.
* A course in South African food in Cape Town (8 month in-house).
* A course in computers and computer services.
* A course in cooking principles & kitchen skills.
* A HACCCP COURSE.
*A course of materiel control System (MC)
*A curse of opera system
*Being Arabic, I have a complete working knowledge of the preparation and presentation of Arab Foods and cuisine
Other Skills:
* Merit certificate in the international hospitality forum in Jordan.
* I cook Arabica food and present in modern way.
* Computer and Internet Skills.
* Committed to benchmark standards of Customer Service.
* Well presented.