AL BARSHA, United Arab Emirates -- Chef Abderrahim Lhannaoui has joined the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai as its new Executive Chef. A Moroccan national with 16 years of experience, he has sound knowledge in cuisines from all around the world including Continental, Mediterranean, Arabic, Italian and Asian.
A person with strong culinary management skills, he has also amassed over ten years of regional experience working at prime properties in Dubai.
Before joining Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, he was Executive Sous Chef at the Kempinski Hotel & Residence, Palm Jumeirah Dubai, where he restructured the kitchen to improve the service standard for all-day dining, room service, pool bar, evening a la carte fine dining and events.
He also implemented an Arabic menu to satisfy local and Middle Eastern guests, besides creating an Italian and Arabic fusion menu for Brunello restaurant. He also played an instrumental role in the opening and operation of Sezzam, the largest restaurant in Dubai with over 1000 seats, at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.
“Abderrahim Lhannaoui has gained invaluable international experience working in renowned properties. I am confident, his vast repertoire will allow us to pleasantly surprise the guests with new offerings. He will lead the team not only in presenting authentic regional and international cuisine but also in following the contemporary food trends,” said Mr Scott Butcher, General Manager, Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai.
Abderrahim Lhannaoui received a certificate in Hotel Management and Kitchen Technique from the Institute of Hostelry and Tourism Technology in Morocco. Later, he worked with various hotels in Morocco in different positions such as Chef de Cuisine and acting Executive Chef at a four star hotel resort, before moving to Dubai in 2002.
About Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is conveniently located opposite Burjuman Shopping Centre adjacent to the Dubai Metro few minutes’ drive from the airport and within easy reach of the city’s major leisure and business establishments. The 390-room 5-star hotel is the ideal address for both business and leisure travellers enjoying close proximity to Dubai Museum, Spice Souk, Gold Souk and Dubai World Trade Centre. It boasts a range of superb restaurants, a sports bar; rooftop pool, fitness centre, event facilities for up to 220 people and a business centre. Room amenities include Wi-Fi, interactive TV system with 100+ channels, desk and mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making equipment, designer bathrooms and 24-hour room service.
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