Abdallah Hamdan
About Abdallah Hamdan
Abdallah Hamdan is an Executive Sous Chef with extensive experience in high-end hospitality, having worked at prestigious establishments such as The Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Hotels. He has participated in various culinary events and organized significant gatherings, showcasing his leadership in the culinary field.
Work at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Abdallah Hamdan has held the position of Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. in Riyadh from 2018 to 2019. He has been involved in organizing major events at the Ritz Carlton Riyadh, showcasing his expertise in high-profile culinary operations. Currently, he is also serving as Executive Chef at Park Hyatt Jeddah.
Previous Experience in Culinary Leadership
Hamdan has extensive experience in the culinary field, having worked as Executive Chef at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas in Jordan from 2010 to 2012 and at Aramco in Dhahran from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency in Riyadh from 2016 to 2018 and at Intercontinental Hotels Group from 2011 to 2013. His background includes a significant tenure at Hyatt Hotels Corporation as Chef De Cuisine from 2005 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Hamdan studied Hotel/Motel Administration and Management at Ammon College from 1993 to 1995, focusing on Food and Beverage Management. He furthered his education at Jami'at Al-Balqa Al-Tatbiqiyya, where he also studied Hospitality Administration and Management from 1995 to 1997, achieving expertise in Food and Beverage Management.
Culinary Events and Promotions
Hamdan has participated in various culinary events, including Arabic Food Promotion events at Hyatt Regency Casablanca in Morocco and Grand Hyatt Seoul in South Korea. He organized the World Economic Forum event in 2013 at the Dead Sea, catering to 1800 participants, demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale culinary operations.
Training and Certifications
Hamdan completed Fire Protection and Evacuation Training at Park Hyatt Dubai, enhancing his knowledge in safety protocols within the hospitality environment. He was also part of the HACCP Team as an implementer at Park Hyatt Dubai, contributing to food safety and quality assurance initiatives.