Chadi is returning to The Cove Rotana Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing more than 30 years of international culinary and hospitality experience to its restaurants, dining venues and banqueting operations.
His appointment puts kitchen standards, menu development and talent development firmly on the agenda. Already familiar with the resort, he returns with experience spanning luxury resort dining, multi-property operations and large-scale events.
Back at the pass
Chadi will oversee culinary operations across the resort, working with its leadership team to maintain consistent quality while introducing fresh ideas informed by the coastal setting.
The scope extends beyond what reaches the restaurant table. Banqueting, operational management and mentoring kitchen teams all form part of the role, requiring the same attention to execution across daily dining and larger events.
His previous position as Cluster Executive Chef covered The Cove Rotana Resort, Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa and Al Noor Arjaan by Rotana. That experience gives him an established understanding of the property alongside a wider perspective on resort dining across the Northern Emirates.
A Dubai chapter
Chadi rejoins following his tenure as Complex Executive Chef at Rotana’s Al Jaddaf Hotel Complex in Dubai, where he led culinary operations across three hotels.
During that period, the complex recorded more than 20% growth in overall food and beverage revenue and a 54% increase in banqueting and events revenue. Those figures give his return a commercial dimension alongside the culinary one, particularly where events and dining operations intersect.
The properties also maintained Gold-level food safety ratings and achieved Travelife and Green Key certifications under his leadership, adding food safety and sustainability credentials to that record.
Beyond the kitchen
Chadi’s industry recognition includes Chef of the Year – MENA at the Hospitality Excellence Awards and Best Head Chef – MENA at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards. He has also been named among the 50 Most Influential Chefs in the Middle East.
He is a certified judge with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies, a Senior Member of Emirates Salon Culinaire and Co-Founder of the Syrian Culinary Guild.
At The Cove, his focus will include developing the people behind the menus. His return brings together familiarity with the resort, experience managing kitchens at scale and a commitment to mentoring culinary talent.
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