Firas Madanat
Sous Chef
Amman
Summary
As an experienced Sous Chef with a specialization in Mediterranean cuisine, I bring a wealth of culinary expertise to the table. My background includes honing my skills at Alee, which is recognized as one of the top 50 Middle Eastern restaurants. I am eager to bring my culinary passion and knowledge to your kitchen, to elevate the dining experience with my proficiency in Mediterranean flavors and techniques.
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sous Chef
ALEE RESTAURANT
02.2020 - Current
- The establishment and consultation of three distinct outlets, each featuring unique concepts, under the Alee company brand, which includes Alee Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant, Pounder burger establishment, and Organix smoothie and cold-pressed juice bar.
- Oversees the operations of kitchen shifts in the restaurant and guarantees adherence to all Food standards, and procedures.
- Acknowledges products of exceptional quality, presentation, and taste.
- Formulates and produces innovative menus for special occasions and events.
- Evaluates the quality of both raw and prepared food items to confirm compliance with established standards.
- Assesses the appropriate presentation of food and designs aesthetically pleasing food displays.
- Directs shift teams while actively preparing food items and fulfilling requests according to specified requirements.
- Oversees and administers the activities of restaurant kitchen staff, managing all daily operations and possessing a comprehensive understanding of employee roles to perform their tasks in their absence.
Demi Chef de Partie
W AMMAN
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Developing the daily requirements for MEP.
- Arranging the necessary orders from the store and suppliers.
- Creating a weekly training schedule.
- Organizing the weekly agenda.
- Providing support and guidance to fellow team members.
- Assessing the performance of team members.
- Aiding in the modification of the menu.
- Conducting training sessions for team members on various topics.
Commie 1
W AMMAN
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Developing the daily menu for testing purposes.
- Assuming full responsibility for the cold section.
- Collaborating on the daily production plans, shopping lists, MEP lists, and recipes for all kitchen departments, as well as conducting table discussions.
- Continuously maintaining and organizing the kitchen stations.
- Preparing daily canapés for dinner service.
- Providing support to the chef de partie, demi chef, and sous chef.
- Receiving deliveries and assessing their quality.
- Leading and mentoring certain team members.
- Training team members on the preparation of cold section dishes.
Education
Les Roches
01.2017
Skills
Recipes and menu planing
Team leadership
Safe food handling
Pastry skills
Menu development
Creative thinking
Multitasking
Time management
Team building
Quality control
Accomplishments
- certificate in achieving the best food quality at W Amman amongst 54 W hotel all over the world for the year of 2018.
- certificate in training for on-property programs .
- certificate of passing the swiss culinary education standards from the swiss culinary association and hotel and gastro union (2016).
- certificate of successfully participated in the Australian meat seminar.
- special appearance at different cooking shows through media channels (TV,Radio).
- Mena 50 best restaurant rank 13 in 2025
- Mena 50 best restaurants rank 36 in 2024
- Mena 50 best restaurants rank 41 in 2023
Timeline
Sous Chef
ALEE RESTAURANT
02.2020 - Current
Demi Chef de Partie
W AMMAN
12.2018 - 02.2020
Commie 1
W AMMAN
11.2017 - 12.2018
Les Roches