Maher Al Houssin

Experience

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  ’’LE MERIDIEN DAMASCUS ’’ Syria

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  1st Commis

  Being at the start of the career, still learning from the chefs about Pastry, Kitchen items Helping out the Chefs in arranging menus and preparing a large variety of Arabic sweets , as well as bakery items Reporting directly to the Chef De Partie in charge

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  Zahrt Beirut

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Oriental Pastry Chef

  Being responsible for Arabic pastries productions in a sweets shop in BeirutAble to maintain high standards of quality products and reporting directly to the management of the Shop.Flexible and very friendly outgoing personality

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  Pastry Chef

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Oriental Pastry Chef
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  SAHRETH” PASTRY - BEIRUTH/LEBANON

  Mar 2001 - Jan 2002

  Oriental Pastry

  Being responsible for Arabic pastries productions in a sweets shop in Beirut Able to maintain high standards of quality products and reporting directly to the management of the Shop. Flexible and very friendly outgoing personality

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  CARREFOUR" CITY CENTRE

  Feb 2002 - Jan 2004

  Arabic Pastry Chef

  To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all the times in there area of workTo be responsible for performing on the job training regularly to maintain the standardsTo prepare dessert items for Coffee shop and Restaurants as per the specifications and best Presentation To prepare mis-en-place and dispense all A La Carte items for Coffee shop, Room Service and for any outlets in timeTo prepare desserts for any banquet function or outside catering in time as per Hotel StandardsHaving a positive working attitude, have good human relations and keep a positive team spirit at all times.To adhere to all the hotel's Food & Beverage Standards and to follow strictly personal hygiene, grooming and Health& Safety To attend all the Hotel's Trainings as requested by the management and to conduct regular training within the departmentTo be aware of all emergency procedures and to perform any additional tasks as requested by the management. Show less

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  JAMAYATH” - SHARJAH/UAE

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2005

  Oriental Pastry Chef

  Managing the Pastry and Bakery in a Bakery Shop In charge with the production of national and international pastry items Preparing bakery items and Arabian sweets In charge of four additional staff, reporting directly to the owner

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  Jamayath Bakery

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Oriental Pastry Chef
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  Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort

  Feb 2005 - Jul 2009

  To maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all the times in there area of work To be responsible for performing on the job training regularly to maintain the standards To prepare dessert items for Coffee shop and Restaurants as per the specifications and best Presentation To prepare mis-en-place and dispense all A La Carte items for Coffee shop, Room Service and for any outlets in time To prepare desserts for any banquet function or outside catering in time as per Hotel Standards Having a positive working attitude, have good human relations and keep a positive team spirit at all times. To adhere to all the hotel’s Food & Beverage Standards and to follow strictly personal hygiene, grooming and Health& Safety To attend all the Hotel’s Trainings as requested by the management and to conduct regular training within the department To be aware of all emergency procedures and to perform any additional tasks as requested by the management. Show less 5* hotel with 218 rooms & 8 F&B outlets www.lemeridien.com Responsibilities:* Reporting to the executive chef* Leading a team of 12* Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all the times * Performing on the job training regularly to maintain the standards* Prepare dessert items for Coffee shop and Restaurant* Prepare mise-en-place and dispense all A La Carte items for Coffee shop, Room Service and for any outlets in timeany banquet function or outside catering in time as per Hotel Standards* Adhere to all the hotel's Food & Beverage Standards and to follow strictly personal hygiene, grooming and Health& Safety * Attend all the Hotel's Trainings as requested by the management and to conduct regular training within the department* To be aware of all emergency procedures and to perform any additional tasks as requested by the managementReason to move on: Getting more responsibilities and benefit from Diwan Al Khaleej. Show less

  • Arabic Pastry Chef

    Feb 2005 - Jul 2009

  • Arabic Pastry Chef

    Feb 2005 - Jul 2009
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  DIWAN AL KHALEEJ

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Head Chef

  Designing of the kitchen, scouting and arranging for the location rental Meeting suppliers, requesting product and contractor quotations Determining the costing of the new products Preparing samples upon requests of potential clients. Traveled to Kuwait for a month in order to gain knowledge in preparing Kuwaiti Traditional Sweets.(Project has been put on hold by owner)

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  Diwan Al Khaleej Bakery

  Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

  Head Chef

  Bakery serving middle east and Arabic sweets and special arabic wedding requirements.www.diwanalkhaleej.com Responsibilities:* Reporting to the director (operations)* Leading a team of 12.* Handling daily operations in the kitchen and pastry.* Designing of the kitchen, scouting and arranging for the location rental* Meeting suppliers, requesting product and contractor quotations * Determining the costing of the new products* Preparing samples upon requests of potential clients* Traveled to Kuwait for a month in order to gain knowledge in preparing Kuwaiti Traditional SweetsReason to move on: Company was shut down due to issues between the partners. Show less

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  TASTE OF DUBAI EVENT - Presenter Chef of Tefal

  Apr 2010 - May 2010

  MEGA MELA EVENT - Presenter Chef of Moulinex 1 to 3 April 2010 (as a part timer) ***Available reference letter from management team MEGA MELA EVENT - Presenter Chef of Moulinex 1 to 3 April 2010 (as a part timer) ***Available reference letter from management team

  • MEGA MELA EVENT

    Apr 2010 - May 2010

  • Presenter Chef

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2010
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  SUN BAKERY

  May 2010 - Oct 2010

  May 2010 October 2010 JOB DESCRIPTIONIn charge for the production of the Arabic Pastry Sweets along with the Continental SweetsResponsible for all the kitchen area, quality of sweets production and service.Managing the entire team in the kitchen of Sun BakeryPreparing duty roasters and arranging for all other ordersMeeting clients and increasing the revenue of the company by advertising and up-selling pastry quality productsAssisting the General Manager in all his enquiriesTraveling to different countries whenever required for checking packaging and labels new designs for the shop Monitoring the day to day program and ensuring that all the staff work efficiently and at a high standard level of qualityArranging for trainings for the team there where is required Show less qaResponsibilities:* Reporting to the owner* Leading a team of 35 * Handling daily operations in the kitchen and pastry.* In charge of the production of the Arabic Pastry Sweets along with the Continental Sweets* Responsible for all the kitchen area, quality of sweets production and service* Managing the entire team in the kitchen of Sun Bakery* Preparing duty roasters and arranging for all other orders* Meeting clients and increasing revenues by advertising & up-selling quality products* Assisting the General Manager in all his enquiries* Travelling to different countries for checking packaging and labels new designs * Monitoring the day to day program and ensuring that all the staff work efficiently and at a high standard level of quality* Arranging for trainings for the team when requiredReason to move on: Offer from O& Show less

  • Head Chef

    May 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Head Chef

    May 2010 - Oct 2010
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  O Reethi Rah, Maldives

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  Arabic Chef de Cuisine/Arabic Pastry Chef

  5* resort with 139 villas & 5 F&B outlets www.oneandonlyresorts.com Responsibilities:* Reporting to the Executive Chef* Leading a team of 15 * Responsible for handling daily operations in the Arabic kitchen and pastry.* Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all the times in there area of work* Performing on the job training regularly to maintain the standards* Prepare desserts for Coffee shop & restaurants as per specifications and best presentation * Prepare mise-en-place and dispense all A La Carte items for Coffee shop & Room Service * Prepare desserts for any banquet function/outside catering in time as per Hotel Standards* Having a positive working attitude, have good human relations and keep a positive team spirit at all times* Adhere to all the hotel's Food & Beverage Standards and to follow strictly personal hygiene, grooming and Health& Safety * Attend Hotel's Trainings as requested by the management and to conduct regular training * To be aware of all emergency procedures and to perform any additional tasks as requested by the managementReason to move on: Learn from new places and grow carreerwise. Show less

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  A private company

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

  Private Chef
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  General Manager @ Lamaison Catering L.L.C

  Jan 2014 - now

  General Manager