Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has appointed Fahad Abdullah Saleh Bukhari as its new executive chef.

Bukhari comes with 17 years of experience, having worked as head chef at Saudi Arabian Airlines, executive chef at Palace of the Queens - Jeddah, and later became banquet chef at Jeddah Hilton Hotel. He also held the position of chef de cuisine for the Western Kitchen at HRH Prince Al Waleed bin Talal’s palace.

For presenting the Saudi cuisine in its authenticity, chef Bukhari has won several medals and awards in national and international competitions, among them the award for “Best Hygiene and Food Safety” by Saudi Airlines Catering as well as three years in a row the award at “Top Chef” for his food exhibitions. Furthermore, he was a member of the jury in “Arabian Top Chef” (Season 2).

Bukhari holds a diploma in catering from Saudi Arabian Airlines, as well as a bachelor’s degree in accounts from King Abdulaziz University. - TradeArabia News Service