Hilton Appoints New Executive Chef For Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort And Spa
Dahari will be responsible for the daily culinary operation of all the outlets in the resort
Ras Al Khaimah, February 2020: Hilton has announced the appointment of Ahmad Kasdi Mohd Dahari, who will assume the role of Executive Chef at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa.
With over 20 years experience in the food, hospitality and catering industry, Chef Kasdi’s past positions range from inflight catering to various Head Chef roles in restaurants and food manufacturing. He has achieved multiple accomplishments throughout his career, including representing Malaysia as Resident Chef during the World Expo in Milan 2015 and winning the third-place title from over 100 countries. Chef Kasdi moves to Hilton from his residence in Malaysia where his last role saw him oversee many large catering projects including acting as strategic business partner of Royal Brunei Catering, streamlining the culinary operations at TH Hotels and Residences and consulting for Serapi Group SARAWAK.
As the new Executive Chef at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa, Chef Kasdi will be responsible for the daily culinary operation of all the outlets in the resort including the contemporary Lebanese inspired restaurant Al Maeda, traditional Italian restaurant Piaceri da Gustare, Latin/Caribe Pura Vida restaurant, and the fabulous Meditteranean SOL Bar on the beach As well as developing new and exciting menus and implementing these across the various venues, Chef Kasdi will also be focusing on developing new talent in the kitchen and promoting the use of sustainable and local ingredients. Also during March the all day dining restaurant will undergo refurbishment and emerge with a fresh new concept.
Commenting on his new role, Chef Kasdi said: “I am delighted to be in the UAE and joining the talented team at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Here in RAK there is such a diverse guest market so I’m looking forward to taking on this challenge as Executive Chef and ensuring that each restaurant in the resort offers a variety of menus that suits guests needs and expectations. I am also excited to be using local products as much as possible to promote sustainability and support local businesses in Ras Al Khaimah as well as re-igniting my passion for being in the kitchen and serving guests first-class cuisine.”
For more information or reservations, please call 07 228 8844 or visit: https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/uae/hilton-ras-al-khaimah-resort-and-spa-RKTRSHI/dining/index.html
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE