Ismail Al Kissbeh
Amman
Summary
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Culinary professional with solid track record in creating exceptional dining experiences and managing high-volume kitchens. Adept at developing innovative menus and ensuring seamless kitchen operations. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to dynamic environments, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Olives & Fire Wood Restaurant
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed financial operations for streamlined efficiency, reducing overall expenses and maximizing profits.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
Executive Chef
Soho mid town Hotel
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Pre-opining team
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Developed opening day promotional campaign with management and marketing team.
- Inspected individual portion control to reduce daily wastage.
Executive Chef
Iraq, Sulaymaniyah
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Responsible to 4 restaurants :
- Azka Donya restaurant Lebanese & Jordanian cuisine
- Mengel restaurant international cuisine
- Dandana restaurant inter national & Iraqi cuisine
- LaCasCada restaurant Spain cuisine .
Executive Chef
Millennium Resort Salalah, Oman
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Pre-opining team
- Expanded catering services through strategic marketing efforts, increasing event bookings and revenue streams.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Exe.sous Chef
Kempinski Hotel
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Responsible to control to all purchasing
- Chief leader of the team that participated in the competition salon collinear (three chefs with three meddles -1 gold,2 bronze
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Executive Sous Chef
Therapeutic Hotel
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for an attractive presentation.
- Created diverse cuisines, including full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
- Supervised all kitchen food preparation, operating in demanding, high-volume environment.
Chef De Cuisine
Movenpick Hotel
05.2007 - 03.2014
- Mentoring, training and supporting junior chefs
- Designed, developed and executed menus, quality control, and seasonal specials
- Maintained relationships and managed expenses with reputable food purveyors
- Add fresh sea food market
Sous chef
Le Meridian Hotel, Mina Seyah, UAE
07.2001 - 05.2007
- Created recipes for menu items and daily specials
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and management of restaurants staff.
Chef de parties
Le Meridian Hotel
05.1999 - 07.2001
- Designed new ways to present and enhance dishes.
- Conducted regular stock counts of ingredients and kitchen supplies, ordering low stocks when needed.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
Education
English course
High School Diploma -
Haigh School
Skills
Staff leadership
Labor cost controls
Staff management
Financial planning
Cost control
Menu development
Languages
Core Qualifications
- Banquets and catering
- Budgeting
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Recipes and menu planning
References
References: available upon request
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Olives & Fire Wood Restaurant
07.2024 - 03.2025
Executive Chef
Soho mid town Hotel
11.2023 - 07.2024
Executive Chef
Iraq, Sulaymaniyah
09.2019 - 08.2023
Executive Chef
Millennium Resort Salalah, Oman
08.2018 - 03.2019
Exe.sous Chef
Kempinski Hotel
07.2014 - 08.2018
Executive Sous Chef
Therapeutic Hotel
04.2014 - 06.2014
Chef De Cuisine
Movenpick Hotel
05.2007 - 03.2014
Sous chef
Le Meridian Hotel, Mina Seyah, UAE
07.2001 - 05.2007
Chef de parties
Le Meridian Hotel
05.1999 - 07.2001
English course
High School Diploma -
Haigh School
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