Mazen Khadour Honored as Judge's Choice for Team Player Chef of the Year at the Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024
Mazen Khadour, the esteemed Executive Chef at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, attained a remarkable achievement by being honored with the Judge's Choice award for Team Player Chef of the Year at the prestigious 7th Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024.
This recognition, presented during a gala event on June 7th at JW Marriott Dubai Marina and organized by Hozpitality Group, underscores Mazen's exceptional talent and relentless dedication to the culinary arts. Ibrahim Yaqoot, Executive Director of Dubai Tourism and Economy, and Raj Bhatt, CEO of Hozpitality Group, bestowed the award, acknowledging Mazen's significant contributions to the industry.
With over 13 years of dedicated service at Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman and Ramada Beach Hotel Ajman, Mazen Khadour has demonstrated exemplary leadership within the kitchen. As the in-charge and decision-maker, Mazen oversees all culinary operations, meticulously creating and implementing menus while ensuring adherence to high food preparation and consistency standards. His leadership extends to motivating and inspiring his team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences, whether handling 600 Room Service orders or catering events for up to 1500 guests.
Beyond culinary excellence, Mazen Khadour is recognized for his commitment to hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen administration. He is pivotal in maintaining HACCP standards, promoting safety procedures, and spearheading waste management initiatives like the Zero Landfill Project and recycling systems at Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman. His involvement in energy-saving and green committees reflects his dedication to sustainable practices within the hospitality sector.
Mazen's career highlights also include significant achievements such as serving as a Kitchen Consultant for the Wyndham Garden project under R Hotels, contributing to the pre-opening of Ramada Beach Hotel Ajman, and overseeing the establishment of Kings' Grill Restaurant. His strategic approach to managing food costs and optimizing production goals has further solidified his reputation as a leader in culinary management.
The Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2024 celebrated Mazen Khadour's achievements and honored the collaborative efforts of industry partners.
Hozpitality Group expressed gratitude to sponsors and collaborators, including JW Marriott Dubai Marina, ICCA, Restofair RAK, Rak Porcelain, and others, for their invaluable support in making the event a resounding success.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE