Mahmoud Hassan
Watford,HETRFORDSHIRE
Summary
Culinary leader with a background in owning, running, and managing kitchens from breakfast service to full restaurant operations. Known for team management, quality control, hygiene compliance, and organized kitchen workflows that support reliable service and strong food presentation.
Overview
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31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef (Part-Time)
Faborje Grill and Pub
09.2017 - Current
Director / Head Chef
Grille and Mezza Lebanese Cuisine
Watford
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Directed restaurant and takeaway operations, establishing high standards of service and quality in Lebanese cuisine.
Head Chef
Water Mill Care Home
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensured menu quality and hygiene compliance.
- Controlled food costs through expert ingredient sourcing and meal planning.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
Sous Chef (Part-Time)
Blue Arrow (Various Catering & Hotels including Grove Hotel 5* and KPMG Catering)
11.2018 - 09.2021
Head Chef
Elton House Signature Care House
Bushey
01.2018 - 10.2018
Head Chef/Sous Chef
Hilton Watford Hotel
09.2016 - 09.2017
Breakfast Chef
Various Locations
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared breakfast and catered private events, leading a team to achieve consistent high-quality food presentation.
Owner & Head Chef
Lebanese Restaurant
Daraya
06.1998 - 05.2003
- Ran full restaurant operations including staff management, training, quality control, and customer service.
Chef
Oras 5-Star Hotel
Iklim
07.1995 - 05.1998
Education
Management Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, HACCP -
Hilton University
01-2018
Food Safety & Hygiene Training - Food poisoning, contamination, personal hygiene, pests, cleaning and disinfection
Hilton
01-2013
EDI Level 3 Customer Service -
01-2012
Level 3 NVQ - Food Processing and Cooking
01-2011
Food Hygiene Course -
Watford College
01-2006
English Language Courses (Eusol 2 and 3) -
West Watford College
01-2006
Hotel Course - Kitchen Management & Customer Service
Saida Technical College
Lebanon01-1995
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Internet, and Email communications
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Reliable, hardworking, with capability to manage working under pressure
- Flexible to work weekends and overtime
Additional Skills
Fluent in Arabic (native), English, and French
Interests
Reading, Swimming, Playing football
Timeline
Director / Head Chef
Grille and Mezza Lebanese Cuisine
10.2024 - 12.2025
Head Chef
Water Mill Care Home
09.2021 - 05.2024
Sous Chef (Part-Time)
Blue Arrow (Various Catering & Hotels including Grove Hotel 5* and KPMG Catering)
11.2018 - 09.2021
Head Chef
Elton House Signature Care House
01.2018 - 10.2018
Head Chef (Part-Time)
Faborje Grill and Pub
09.2017 - Current
Head Chef/Sous Chef
Hilton Watford Hotel
09.2016 - 09.2017
Breakfast Chef
Various Locations
05.2013 - 09.2016
Owner & Head Chef
Lebanese Restaurant
06.1998 - 05.2003
Chef
Oras 5-Star Hotel
07.1995 - 05.1998
Management Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, HACCP -
Hilton University
Food Safety & Hygiene Training - Food poisoning, contamination, personal hygiene, pests, cleaning and disinfection
Hilton
EDI Level 3 Customer Service -
Level 3 NVQ - Food Processing and Cooking
Food Hygiene Course -
Watford College
English Language Courses (Eusol 2 and 3) -
West Watford College
Hotel Course - Kitchen Management & Customer Service
Saida Technical College