Seif Jamal Khlefat
New Zealand Lake Tekapo
Summary
Craftsman License (General Cook) – Certified by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – 2025
Award-winning chef with 8+ years of experience in high-end restaurants and hotels, including The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Specialized in international cuisine, kitchen operations, and fine dining service. Skilled in leadership, food safety, and quality control.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Head Chef
Blue Lake Restaurant – McKenzie LTD
01.2025 - Current
- Assisting Head Chef in managing kitchen operations
- Leading food preparation, quality control, and staff training
- Supervising hygiene standards and supporting menu execution
Junior Sous Chef
TLV Restaurant – Mackenzies Sunrise Limited
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised kitchen sections and mentored junior staff
- Maintained plating consistency and food safety
- Assisted during peak hours and ensured smooth service
Chef de Partie
TLV Restaurant – Mackenzies Sunrise Limited
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed hot and cold sections in daily operations
- Maintained hygiene standards and consistency
- Supported senior chefs during prep and service
Demi Chef de Partie
The Ritz-Carlton
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked at Roberto’s – fine Italian dining restaurant
- Specialized in plating and worked under pressure
- Delivered consistent quality during high-volume service
Commis I
Four Seasons Hotel
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Prepared dishes in French section
- Maintained mise en place and kitchen organization
Commis II
Four Seasons Hotel
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in daily kitchen prep and service
- Maintained cleanliness and supported cold kitchen
Commis I
Amman International Hotel
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked in breakfast, banquets, and pastry sections
- Supported food production and hygiene
Trainee Chef
Amman International Hotel
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Completed full kitchen rotation training
- Learned hygiene, prep, and basic culinary techniques
Education
Diploma - Culinary
Jordan Vocational Training Corporation
Craftsman License - General Cook
Certified by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
01.2025
Skills
- Cooking methods
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Ingredient sourcing
- Special diets
- Nutritional advice
- Food safety
- Food safety regulations
- Team management
- Kitchen operations
- Menu supervision
- Staff training
- Cost control and budgeting
- Fine-dining expertise
- Menu planning
Certification
- Gold Medal – Pasta Competition – HORECA Jordan 2022
- Five Star Nominee – The Ritz-Carlton – Sep 2023
- Food Safety Certificate – ECOLAB – Feb 2022
- HACCP Training – BioNature – Mar 2022
- First Aid & CPR – Jordan Paramedic Society – Sep 2023
- English for Hospitality – MBS – 2021
- U.S. Beef Master Class – USMEF – 2020
- Sala e Bar – Italian Embassy & Jordan Hotel Association – 2018
- Resolving Problems (Employee) – Employment NZ – Oct 2024
- Working Arrangements (Employee) – Employment NZ – Oct 2024
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Head Chef
Blue Lake Restaurant – McKenzie LTD
01.2025 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
TLV Restaurant – Mackenzies Sunrise Limited
05.2024 - 12.2024
Chef de Partie
TLV Restaurant – Mackenzies Sunrise Limited
11.2023 - 05.2024
Demi Chef de Partie
The Ritz-Carlton
03.2022 - 10.2023
Commis I
Four Seasons Hotel
03.2020 - 03.2022
Commis II
Four Seasons Hotel
07.2019 - 03.2020
Commis I
Amman International Hotel
09.2017 - 04.2019
Trainee Chef
Amman International Hotel
04.2017 - 09.2017
Diploma - Culinary
Jordan Vocational Training Corporation
Craftsman License - General Cook
Certified by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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