Chadi Saloum has been appointed as Director of Culinary at The Cove Rotana Resort
The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah is pleased to announce the appointment of Chadi Saloum as Director of Culinary, marking his return to the five-star property where he previously served as Executive Chef.
Bringing more than 30 years of international culinary and hospitality experience, Chadi returns to the resort with an extensive background in luxury resort dining, multi-property culinary operations, and large-scale events. His appointment marks an important step in the resort's continued development of its food and beverage offering, with a focus on strengthening culinary standards, enhancing dining experiences, and developing talent within its kitchens.
In his new role, Chadi will oversee culinary operations across the resort's restaurants, dining venues, and banqueting facilities, drawing on his experience in menu development, operational management, and culinary innovation. Working closely with the resort's leadership team, he will focus on maintaining consistent quality across its diverse dining offerings while introducing fresh ideas that reflect the property's distinctive coastal setting and Rotana's commitment to genuine hospitality.
Chadi rejoins The Cove Rotana Resort 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 his time there, he played an instrumental role in strengthening the complex's food and beverage performance, achieving more than 20% growth in overall food and beverage revenue and a 54% increase in banqueting and events revenue. Under his leadership, the properties also maintained Gold-level food safety ratings and achieved Travelife and Green Key certifications.
Before this, Chadi served as Cluster Executive Chef across The Cove Rotana Resort, Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa, and Al Noor Arjaan by Rotana, overseeing multiple restaurants, kitchens, and banqueting operations across the Northern Emirates.
Throughout his career, Chadi has received numerous industry accolades, including 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 recognised among the 50 Most Influential Chefs in the Middle East. Beyond his operational achievements, he is a certified judge with the World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS), a Senior Member of Emeriti Salon Culinaire, and Co-Founder of the Syrian Culinary Guild.
His return to The Cove Rotana Resort brings extensive international expertise, a strong commitment to mentoring culinary talent, and familiarity with the resort, supporting its continued focus on delivering memorable dining experiences and the warm, genuine hospitality Rotana is known for.
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