Shan Wick
Kuwait
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with a proven track record of excellence, including 17 medals as a Culinary Champion at QFC Doha in 2019 and multiple gold medals at Horeca 2024. Demonstrates exceptional creativity, leadership, and teamwork in high-pressure environments, with a strong focus on menu development for diet and health. Adept at problem-solving and time management, complemented by outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to maintaining professional discipline and work ethic while managing teams effectively. Aspires to further enhance culinary innovation and people management within dynamic settings.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop culinary skills, organisation, and communication in Executive chef role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cluster Head chef
Gourmania International Fachon Paris
, Kuwait
2025.06 - Current
- Led culinary operations across multiple venues, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation in all outlets and VIP catering
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Developed and implemented innovative menu concepts, showcasing seasonal ingredients and local flavours.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing culinary skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement processes, optimising supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Cluster Executive sous chef
Intercontinental hotels
, Kuwait
2023.01 - 2025.06
- Managing Crown plaza and Holiday inn entire culinery operation.
- Led daily kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
- Supervised culinary team fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity through effective communication.
- Developed innovative menus reflecting seasonal ingredients while aligning with guest preferences.
- Trained junior chefs on cooking techniques and presentation skills to maintain culinary excellence.
Chef Consultant, Executive chef
Fat mama & Avoca Restaurant
2019.10 - 2022.07
- Food innovation and menu development
- Recipe testing and recipe creation
- Recipe standardization across multiple locations within the same chain
- Setting food safety measures and food quality control procedures
- Developing protocol for proper kitchen efficiency
Chef De Cuisine
Intercontinental Doha
2015.05 - 2019.04
- Integrate culinary elements into restaurant menus and manage daily kitchen operations
- Educate and train kitchen staff on food handling, sanitation, and equipment operation; develop and document recipes, menu descriptions, and portion control standards
- Oversee menu development and revision, ordering, and inventory control
Garde manger sous chef
Intercontinental and resort, Hotel Doha
Doha
2013.09 - 2015.09
- Oversee the consistency of various preparations within the cold kitchen to ensure quality products and adherence to standard recipes.
- Ensures that assigned work area has the proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily production sheets (based on house count), daily
Head chef
Divan Erbil
Erbil
2011.11 - 2013.01
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.
Sous chef
Radisson blue
Fujairah
2010.12 - 2011.02
- Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
- Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
- Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
Team Leader
Caspers & Gambinies
2008.03 - 2010.03
- Monitoring attendance, tardiness and time off
- Assigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills
Chef Departie
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
, Sri lanka
2006.01 - 2008.01
Demi chef
Peacock beach hotel hambantota
, Sri lanka
2005.02 - 2006.01
Commis chef
Golway Forest lodge
, Sri lanka
2003.01 - 2005.02
Education
Diploma - Australian skills quality authority
ASMI
2016.03 - 2016.09
Diploma of hospitality - Level- 04
ALDP, confederation of tourism and hospitality
2016.08 - 2017.06
Diploma - Diploma Of Leading Others
IHG Academy
Member - Qatar Culinary Professionals, the premier association of professional chefs in Qatar that works to e
QCP
QatarSkills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- 2019- Culinary champion, QFC Doha -17 medals
- Horeca 2024- winners- 03, Gold medals
- Professional Discipline
- Pressure Management
- Menu Development- Diet and healthy
- People management
Certification
- First Aid Course , American Red Cross March 2015 - March 2015
- Senour member of QFC , Qatar Culinary Association February 2019 - April 2019
Languages
English
References
- Ibrahim, hamam, CEO, hamam_ibrahim@yahoo.com, 0097433517860, QFC
- Suranga, Karunaratne, Resident Manager, air.cns@gmail.com, 0094779229144, Hotel Doolin
Hobbies
Music, Driving
Timeline
Cluster Head chef
Gourmania International Fachon Paris
2025.06 - Current
Cluster Executive sous chef
Intercontinental hotels
2023.01 - 2025.06
Chef Consultant, Executive chef
Fat mama & Avoca Restaurant
2019.10 - 2022.07
Diploma of hospitality - Level- 04
ALDP, confederation of tourism and hospitality
2016.08 - 2017.06
Diploma - Australian skills quality authority
ASMI
2016.03 - 2016.09
Chef De Cuisine
Intercontinental Doha
2015.05 - 2019.04
Garde manger sous chef
Intercontinental and resort, Hotel Doha
2013.09 - 2015.09
Head chef
Divan Erbil
2011.11 - 2013.01
Sous chef
Radisson blue
2010.12 - 2011.02
Team Leader
Caspers & Gambinies
2008.03 - 2010.03
Chef Departie
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
2006.01 - 2008.01
Demi chef
Peacock beach hotel hambantota
2005.02 - 2006.01
Commis chef
Golway Forest lodge
2003.01 - 2005.02
Diploma - Diploma Of Leading Others
IHG Academy
Member - Qatar Culinary Professionals, the premier association of professional chefs in Qatar that works to e
QCP