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
06.2025 - 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
01.2023 - 06.2025
- 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
10.2019 - 07.2022
- 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
05.2015 - 04.2019
- 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
09.2013 - 09.2015
- 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
11.2011 - 01.2013
- 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
12.2010 - 02.2011
- 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
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Monitoring attendance, tardiness and time off
- Assigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills
Chef Departie
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
, Sri lanka
01.2006 - 01.2008
Demi chef
Peacock beach hotel hambantota
, Sri lanka
02.2005 - 01.2006
Commis chef
Golway Forest lodge
, Sri lanka
01.2003 - 02.2005
Education
Diploma - Australian skills quality authority
ASMI
03.2016 - 09.2016
Diploma of hospitality - Level- 04
ALDP, confederation of tourism and hospitality
08.2016 - 06.2017
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
06.2025 - Current
Cluster Executive sous chef
Intercontinental hotels
01.2023 - 06.2025
Chef Consultant, Executive chef
Fat mama & Avoca Restaurant
10.2019 - 07.2022
Diploma of hospitality - Level- 04
ALDP, confederation of tourism and hospitality
08.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma - Australian skills quality authority
ASMI
03.2016 - 09.2016
Chef De Cuisine
Intercontinental Doha
05.2015 - 04.2019
Garde manger sous chef
Intercontinental and resort, Hotel Doha
09.2013 - 09.2015
Head chef
Divan Erbil
11.2011 - 01.2013
Sous chef
Radisson blue
12.2010 - 02.2011
Team Leader
Caspers & Gambinies
03.2008 - 03.2010
Chef Departie
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
01.2006 - 01.2008
Demi chef
Peacock beach hotel hambantota
02.2005 - 01.2006
Commis chef
Golway Forest lodge
01.2003 - 02.2005
Diploma - Diploma Of Leading Others
IHG Academy
Member - Qatar Culinary Professionals, the premier association of professional chefs in Qatar that works to e
QCP