Rober Youssef Salloum Appointed As Executive Chef, Fairmont Ajman
A culinary veteran with more than 20 years of experience
AJMAN, 9 February, 2020 – Fairmont Ajman announces the appointment of Rober Salloum as Executive Chef for the 252-key luxury beachfront resort.
Having started his hospitality career as Commis 2 in Damascus Syria in 1996, Rober has since then seen a rapid growth in his career, never forgetting where he comes from and always being true to his roots and passion – providing innovative and high-quality Arabic cuisine to his guests.
As a culinary veteran with more than 20 years’ of experience in the United Arab Emirates, Rober’s career in Dubai started in 1999 as Demi Chef de Partie, followed by his move to Burj Al Arab the year after, where he received three promotions within a span of six years. In 2012 Rober joined Fairmont The Palm as senior chef de cuisine, spearheading a team of 51 colleagues and overseeing six outlets.
No stranger to the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, in 2016 Rober was appointed as the Executive Sous Chef in the pre-opening team of Fairmont Fujairah, followed by his promotion to an Executive Chef three years later. One of Rober’s greatest achievement in Fujairah was to source fresh oysters from the Dibba Oyster Farm, becoming the UAE’s first hotel to use locally sourced oysters, resulting an overwhelming success for the farm.
In his new role, Salloum will oversee Fairmont Ajman’s seven food and beverage outlets including the award-winning Turkish restaurant Kiyi and the Italian restaurant, Gioia.
Commenting on the appointment, Kosta Kourotsidis, General Manager, Fairmont Ajman highlighted: “We look forward to the positive impact that Rober’s extensive experience in perfecting the art of authentic Arabic cuisine, accompanied by his immaculate track record and diverse expertise in luxury hospitality will bring to the dining venues and business alike, and extend him our heartiest congratulations on joining our award-winning culinary team.”
About Fairmont Ajman
Nestled on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Fairmont Ajman is a 14-storey property situated on the prime location of the corniche and just a mere 30 minute drive from Dubai. Built upon the premise of an all-encompassing destination-within-a-destination concept, this getaway offers 252 guest rooms and suites including two double-storey penthouses, seven diverse dining options, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities including an award-winning spa, 24-hours gym, kids’ club and watersports centre.
Equipped with the emirate’s only private helipad, this beachfront resort features an oversized infinity-edged pool with a swim-up bar set before a 200-meter stretch of private beach. The perfect base from which to explore the emirate and beyond, the hotel is within convenient access to points of interest such as the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed Al Zorah Golf Club, Al Zorah Nature Reserve; an undisturbed natural mangrove home to more than 60 species of birds, Tallah Camel Race Course and more.
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE