AHMED BOUKRAA
Kingston,ON
Summary
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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Kingston Marriott
03.2024 - Current
- I was part of the transition team from Four Points Hotel to Marriott
- Rebuilt the new F&B concept according to Marriott standards
- Set new menus for all outlets, including M-Club, Banquet, and Fine Dining restaurant
- Hired and built a new culinary team
- Implemented Marriott standards in all F&B outlets, including HACCP and food safety training
- Managed controllable expenses, including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment
Head Chef
Northland properties
02.2023 - 02.2024
- First experience working in Club Bar & Grill
- Managed daily operations, including prep and line check-in
- Trained the team daily on the menu, standard plating, and prep
- Ensured the kitchen followed food safety standards with daily audits
- Scheduled the team according to the business forecast
- Conducted weekly inventory to control food costs and waste
Executive Chef
Lakeshore Steakhouse
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Established a new concept post-COVID by creating a new menu concept
- Built a prep chart for the team to facilitate work and control wastage of products, especially meat items
- Hired and scheduled the team, taking labor costs into consideration
- Created a daily cleaning checklist for the team to follow
Executive Chef
Bateel international
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: https://bateel.com/en/cafe/menu/ksa/
- Pre-Opening Chef for the expansion of Bateel Restaurants in Saudi Arabia, overseeing the launch of:
- 3 restaurants in Jeddah City
- 1 restaurant in Khobar City
- 2 new restaurants in Riyadh City
- Https://bateel.com/en/cafe/menu/ksa/
Executive Chef (Preopening)
Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort Maldives
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: http://www.atmosphere-kanifushi.com
- 5
- With 150 Villas and 6 FB Outlets
- Preopening chef of 2 resorts, 8 outlets with different cuisine
- Open first Vegan Restaurant in Maldives (JUST VEG) nominated in the top 10 best restaurants in Maldives, got first place in 2015 Trip advisor best restaurant in Maldives
- Http://www.atmosphere-kanifushi.com
Executive Sous Chef
Constance Moofushi resort Maldives
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: http://www.Contanceresorts.com
- Http://www.Contanceresorts.com
Executive Sous Chef
Sheraton club des pins
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1160
- Http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1160
Chef De Cuisine (Preopening team)
Constance Ephelia Resort
03.2019 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: http://www.epheliaresort.com
- Http://www.epheliaresort.com
Executive Sous Chef
Hilton Labriz silhouette resort Seychelles
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SEZLBHI-Hilton-Seychelles-Labriz-Resort-Spa/index.do
- Http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SEZLBHI-Hilton-Seychelles-Labriz-Resort-Spa/index.do
Junior Sous Chef
Huvafen Fushi Resort and Spa
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: http://www.huvafenfushi.com
- Http://www.huvafenfushi.com
Chef de Partie
Hilton Qaser al sharq
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: http://www.qaseralsharqjeddah.com
- Http://www.qaseralsharqjeddah.com
Demi Chef
Movenpick Cornish Doha Qatar
02.2005 - 02.2005
- Company Overview: http://www.movenpickhotels.com
- Http://www.movenpickhotels.com
Commis Trainee
Grand Hyatt Cairo
12.2004 - 02.2005
- Company Overview: http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com
- Http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
in Hotel Management
Institut De Technologie Hotelliere Et De Tourisme07.2002
Skills
- Pre-opening Experience
- Menu Creation
- Hotel Management
- Resorts & Hotels Experience
- Michelin Restaurant Training
- Work Under Pressure
- Task Coordination
- Restaurant Management
- Training Background
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Strong work ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- ServSafe certification
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/09/80
- Nationality: Moroccan
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Arabic
French
Trainingandachievements
- Elevator program leadership development, by Hilton University
- Received a certificate appreciation-pre-opening team Qaser al Sharq
- Receive certificate for successful completion of M.I.P Movenpick hotel
- Certificate for successful completion of basic food hygiene
- Swiss promotion (fondue) Movenpick hotel Doha by Fabian Martinez
- French festival food Movenpick hotel Doha by Philip Bardeaux 1 Michelin
- South Italian promotion BICE restaurant by Cilistino Moet 2
- French Cuisine Patrick Bertron Constance Bell Mare Plage 3
- Vegan cuisine from Joa Restaurant Chef Fabrizio 1
Certification
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Award in Wines (WSET Level 1) - Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
- Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe or National Restaurant Association.
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Kingston Marriott
03.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Northland properties
02.2023 - 02.2024
Executive Chef
Lakeshore Steakhouse
08.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Chef
Bateel international
07.2021 - 07.2021
Chef De Cuisine (Preopening team)
Constance Ephelia Resort
03.2019 - 04.2012
Executive Chef (Preopening)
Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort Maldives
12.2014 - 01.2016
Executive Sous Chef
Constance Moofushi resort Maldives
09.2012 - 08.2013
Executive Sous Chef
Sheraton club des pins
04.2012 - 08.2012
Executive Sous Chef
Hilton Labriz silhouette resort Seychelles
08.2008 - 10.2009
Junior Sous Chef
Huvafen Fushi Resort and Spa
04.2008 - 08.2008
Chef de Partie
Hilton Qaser al sharq
02.2006 - 03.2008
Demi Chef
Movenpick Cornish Doha Qatar
02.2005 - 02.2005
Commis Trainee
Grand Hyatt Cairo
12.2004 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts -
in Hotel Management
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