Doha, Qatar
At the helm of The Ritz-Carlton, Doha's culinary team, my role embodies the essence of luxury and sustainability, crafting gastronomic experiences that resonate with global patrons. Our achievements, including the Condé Nast Traveler's #1 Hotel in the Middle East award and the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for our sustainability initiatives, are a testament to our team's dedication and innovative spirit. With a specialized focus on French and Mediterranean cuisines, my expertise lies in leading high-caliber restaurants and steering complex initiatives, such as the Ritz Kids Garden project. The recent accolades from Executive Chef Power List and Fact Dining Awards underscore our commitment to excellence and the continuous evolution of our culinary journey.
Guidance Team | Executive Committee General Manager: Ziad Mallah Awards: Hotel Of The Year 2025 (Marriott International) Time Out Award 2025 Winner Best Bar B lounge Winner Qatar’s Leading Eco-Friendly Accommodation at Qatar Tourism Awards 2025. Taste of Qatar, a prestigious program honoring excellence in the local dining scene. Sel & Miel - a refined casual dining experience STK Doha - a vibrant upscale casual destination B-Lounge Doha - an iconic upscale casual dining experience Achievements: Exclusive VVIP Caterer Qatar National Convention Centre United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development Doha 2025
Guidance Team | Executive Committee General Manager: Carlo Javakhia 2022-2025 General Manager: Ziad Mallah Restaurants: STK Steakhouse B-Lounge by Buddha Bar Fact Dining Award 2023 Favorite Seafood B-Lounge by Buddha Bar Fact Dining Award 2025 Favourite Pan Asian Sel&Miel French Brasserie Fact Dining Award 2024 Favorite Breakfast Lagoon All Day Dining Fact Dining Award 2024 Best Family-Friendly Brunch Lobby Lounge Habanos Cigar Lounge 24 IRD/ Banquet Awards: Travel + Leisure 2024 World’s Best Awards 🏆 No. 1 City Hotel in the Middle East and North Africa 🏆 No. 3 Best in the World Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers' Choice Award 🏆 No. 1 Hotel in the Middle East 🏆 No. 2 Best Hotel in the World • Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2023: Complex Sustainability Initiatives including the project Ritz Kids Garden • Executive Chef Power List 2022 & 2024 Hotelier Middle East: 50 of the most influential chefs in the regions. • Winner of ‘Best 5-Star Hotel in Qatar 2022’ by International Travel Awards • Leaders in Hospitality Awards Qatar 2023 Chef of the Year Shortlisted • Fact Dining Award 2024 & 2025 Nomination CHEF OF THE YEAR Achievements: • The Ritz Carlton Doha Re- certified with ISO 22000:2018 TÜV NORD System GmbH &Co. KG Gulf • Guest Voice Restaurant Quality of Food 2023 Closure 80% • Exclusive VIP&VVIP Caterer for the AFC Asian Football Cup Qatar 2023 Open & Closing Lusail Stadium • Exclusive VIP&VVIP Caterer for ONE Championship Mix Martial Arts Lusail Arena 2024|2025 • Exclusive VVIP Caterer for Andrea Bocelli Concert Lusail Arena 2024
The Culinary Advisory Board exists to provide expert guidance, operational insight, and creative direction that elevate the standards of gastronomy and hospitality. Its mission is to ensure that menus, events, and service programs are executed with excellence, cultural inclusivity, and operational precision. Official Organizer: EMEA Chefs Excellence Workshop in Doha Qatar 22nd – 24th April 2025. Bocuse D’OR Qatar National Selection: Marriott International Participated Hotels The Ritz Carlton Doha, Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Pre-opening | Executive Committee First One&Only Resort in South East Asia General Manager: Jerome Colson Task force experience: One&Only Le Saint Geran Mauritius Award: Tatler Dining Top 20 Restaurants Hoshi 2022 of the Year Award Participate Tatler Dining Malaysia’s First Ever Food Festival Off Menu 2021 Restaurants: Hoshi Japanese Ambara Mediterranean All Day Dining Ember Beach Club by Andrew Walsh 1 Star Michelin Essential Malaysian Café Dusky Monkey Bar IRD/Villa Dining
Executive Chef: Mathew Goodlet
Executive Chef: Stephen Wright Best Steakhouse "Time out awards” 2015 Highly recommended Steakhouse "Time out awards” 2017