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Sudqi Naddaf
Executive Chef at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Chef Sudqi Naddaf holds the position of Executive Chef at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. In his role, Chef Naddaf brings world-class service, and is responsible for launching and curating the menus across the four outlets: Olea Restaurant, Aspen by Kempinski, Salero Tapas & Bodega and Noir Cocktail Lounge and Bar. Chef Naddaf moved to Dubai back in 2012 and was appointed the position of Executive Chef at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. As part of his role, he oversees the management of the kitchen, and leads a dedicated team of chefs at the property. He is also responsible for the smooth running of the F&B department and ensures the outlets are in line with the ever-changing trends and traditions in the industry. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, it was there that he discovered his passion for cooking and went on to attain his Diploma in Culinary Excellence at the World Master Chefs Society in the UK. He started his career at Amman International Hotel back in 1997 as Sous Chef before joining Sheraton Hotel Amman in 1998. Chef Naddaf later joined Dunes Club Amman as an Executive Sous Chef in 2004. Since then, he has worked for Kempinski Hotels in Jordan and Kuwait before making the move to the UAE. Driven by his determination and passion, Chef Naddaf’s recognition for culinary excellence extends beyond his home country, as he was named as one of the top 50 Outstanding Chefs in the world by Global Gourmet magazine in Shanghai, China in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He also won the Chef of the Year in the Leaders in Hospitality Award Middle East in 2017. More recently, in 2018, Chef Naddaf won the Gold Award for Chef of the Year at the Hospitality Excellence Award, Lately Chef Naddaf won the Chef of the Year at Hotel and Catering Award Middle East In 2018 making him one of the property’s shining stars. He continues to serve outstanding hospitality services at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, delivering world-class experiences to in-house guests and visitors of the hotel.

Key Achievements:

 * World Master Chefs Society Member
 * Comprehensive knowledge of Kitchen and F&B and hotel operations based on the experience in the past 26 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
 * A+ Certified property with Hygiene and sanitation from Dubai government
 * Specialized in developing restaurant concepts and work on all related critical paths
 * PIC level 3

Highlighted Awards:

 * Winning Chef of the Year “Hotel and Catering Award Middle East 2018”
 * Winning Gold Award Chef of the Year “Hospitality Excellence Chef 2018”
 * Winning Chef of the Year “Leaders in Hospitality Award Middle East 2017”
 * Winning one of the top 50 outstanding chefs in the world from Global Gourmet in Shanghai, China: 2016
 * Winning one of the top 50 outstanding chefs in the world from Global Gourmet in Shanghai, China: 2017
 * Winning one of the top 50 outstanding chefs in the world from Global Gourmet in Shanghai, China: 2018