Khaled Mohamed Kheir
Beirut
Summary
Experienced Executive Chef with 20 years in Arabic & Lebanese cuisines, Mediterranean, and Levant kitchen. Head Chef for 12 years with expertise in fine dining, casual dining, buffet style, banquets, catering, and food promotions. Trained in international kitchens by original specialists. Ready to bring superior culinary knowledge and management skills to elevate the hotel's kitchen service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Le Chef Restaurant
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed all kitchen operations and led a team of chefs and kitchen staff in delivering authentic Lebanese and Levantine cuisine.
- Developed new seasonal menus, maintained recipe consistency, and controlled food cost effectively.
- Ensured compliance with hygiene standards and implemented HACCP protocols.
- Trained and supervised kitchen team, enhancing skills and productivity through daily coaching and performance reviews.
- Maintained supplier relationships, monitored inventory, and ensured quality and freshness of ingredients.
Chef de Cuisine
Nile Ritz-Carlton – Bab El Sharq Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Promotion Ordering and scheduling Stock & store requisition with full HACCP
- Tailor Made Menus for special guests
- Implementation assistance
- Training and Communication
- Standardization of recipes
Executive Chef
Mazah Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Process the menu, order all utensils with professional pricing
- Handling all recipes and supplier communication
- Cost pricing, hiring chefs & stewards
- Setting up hygiene systems, chemical systems, HR & Finance support
- Received all kitchen equipment and managed training
Executive Chef
Kazbora Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversees daily operations of restaurant kitchen
- Implementing hygiene policies and checking equipment
- Performing administrative tasks, inventory management
Chef de Cuisine
Peplos Restaurant – Four Seasons San Stefano
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Ordering, scheduling, stock & requisition
- Special guest menus and recipe standardization
- Training and implementation support
Executive Chef
Keif Restaurant
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Creating and costing new menus
- Managing kitchen tools and OSE lists
- Preparing market lists and product sampling
Lebanese Chef
Red Sea Hotels
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Managing kitchen staff and high-quality output
- Overseeing kitchen operations, recipe development, and menu planning
Executive Chef
Oliv’s Restaurant
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Hiring and training staff
- Planning menus, recipes, and presentation
Chef de Partie – Hot Lebanese Section
Crown Plaza Hotel
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Daily operations and high-quality dish preparation
1st Commis – Shawarma & Salad Section
Barbar Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Food preparation and maintaining quality standards
Education
قسم مطبخ
2001
Skills
- Banquets
- All day dining
- Room services
- Establishing kitchens, training the team, developing a menu, calculating costs, and photographing dishes professionally
- Catering
- Street food
- A La Carte fine dining
- Casual dining
- Food festivals
- Promotions
<Enter your own>
- Date of Birth: 12/20/79
- Nationality: Lebanese
Languages
Arabic
English
Spanish
Administrative Tasks
- Menu cost & pricing
- Food Safety
- Management
- Cleanliness
- Plan the menus and develop recipes for all food outlets in accordance with concept
- Cost Reduction
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, Email, Web.
Timeline
Head Chef - Le Chef Restaurant
07.2022 - 06.2025
Chef de Cuisine - Nile Ritz-Carlton – Bab El Sharq Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2022
Executive Chef - Mazah Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2020
Executive Chef - Kazbora Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2017
Chef de Cuisine - Peplos Restaurant – Four Seasons San Stefano
01.2014 - 12.2016
Executive Chef - Keif Restaurant
01.2011 - 12.2014
Lebanese Chef - Red Sea Hotels
01.2007 - 12.2014
Executive Chef - Oliv’s Restaurant
01.2005 - 12.2007
Chef de Partie – Hot Lebanese Section - Crown Plaza Hotel
01.1999 - 12.2005
1st Commis – Shawarma & Salad Section - Barbar Restaurant
01.1995 - 12.1999
جامعة حلوان للسياحة و الفنادق - , قسم مطبخ
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