Elie Lteif Honored with Judge's Choice for Culinary Champion of the Year at the Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024
Elie Lteif, Culinary Advisor at Nestle Professional, earned acclaim as the Judge's Choice for Culinary Champion of the Year at the prestigious 7th Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024.
The gala event, hosted on June 7 at JW Marriott Dubai Marina and organized by Hozpitality Group, showcased culinary professionals' outstanding talents and dedication. The award recognized Elie's exceptional contributions to the culinary arts, presented by Ibrahim Yaqoot, Executive Director of Dubai Tourism and Economy, and Raj Bhatt, CEO of Hozpitality Group.
With a rich history in the food and beverages industry, Elie Lteif brings extensive expertise in catering, food and beverage management, hospitality, menu development, and fine dining. His career highlights include pivotal roles such as Executive Chef at voco Hotels, Nassima Royal Hotel, Metropolitan Hotel, and Ceder Dining Hospitality Management UAE.
His journey in culinary excellence has been bolstered by a Bachelor of Education in Kitchen Art from the National Lebanese Hospitality School.
As Culinary Advisor at Nestle Professional since March 2021, Elie continues to influence and innovate in the Middle East and Oman's culinary landscape. His leadership and operational prowess underscore his commitment to elevating culinary standards and fostering gastronomic creativity within the industry.
Hozpitality Group, as the organizer of the awards, expressed gratitude to its industry partners whose support was instrumental in making the event a resounding success. The collaboration with JW Marriott Dubai Marina, ICCA, Restofair RAK, Rak Porcelain, US Beef, Taaza, MasterBaker, Absolute Frame, Fushia Events, African & Eastern, Watermelon, Convotherm, and Welbilt ensured a memorable celebration of culinary excellence.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE