Middle Eastern soul
Authentic flavors and stories, expressed with a modern, deeply personal point of view.
Chef & concept developer / NYC
The table is
where it begins.
Jordan-raised and New York–refined, with experience across Michelin-starred kitchens, modern Middle Eastern cuisine, and private dining.
Start a conversationModern Middle Eastern✦Michelin-starred kitchens✦Private dining✦Concept development
02Approach
Jordan to New York
Rooted in heritage. Refined by experience.
Raised in a culinary-driven family in Jordan, I learned that food carries memory. New York taught me rigor. Today, I bring both to modern Middle Eastern cooking, French technique, and every table I have the privilege to create.
Michelin discipline
Precision, consistency, and calm execution shaped in high-standard New York kitchens.
Built to work
Menus, teams, and kitchen systems designed to perform beautifully beyond opening night.
03What I offer
For people & places
From one table
to a whole kitchen.
Private dining
Bespoke, multi-course experiences for intimate gatherings, embassy events, and private clients in New York and beyond.
Menu & concept
A complete culinary point of view—from menu development and recipe standards to story, service flow, and execution.
Culinary consulting
Kitchen systems, SOPs, food costing, inventory, team training, and practical structure built for consistency and growth.
Yemenat / New York CityHeritage, gathered at the table
Selected work
Food with a point of view.
A selection spanning modern Yemeni cooking, Michelin-level technique, menu development, and the detail that carries a dish from idea to service.
04Experience
The kitchens behind the craft
Built through service, leadership, and teaching.
From Michelin-starred fine dining to concept creation and culinary education, each role has shaped how I lead, cook, and build an experience around food.
Executive Chef & Culinary Developer
Yemenat / New York City
Culinary vision, contemporary Yemeni menu development, kitchen systems, cost control, and team leadership.
Private Chef
New York City & Amman
Custom multi-course dining for private clients, embassy events, and intimate gatherings.
Chef de Partie
Le Pavillon & Colonie / New York
Michelin-level fine dining, fresh pasta, sauce development, seasonal menus, and precise station leadership.
Culinary Instructor
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts / Amman
Practical instruction in foundational and advanced techniques, kitchen management, and student development.
Education
High Diploma in Culinary Arts
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts / Les Roches, Amman — 2019
05Recognition
A few proud chapters
Work that earned a place at the table.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Helped lead the first Yemeni restaurant globally listed in the Michelin Guide.
Critical recognition
A two-star review from The New York Times and a place among its Top 10 Dishes in NYC 2024.
4th place, 60+ countries
Represented Jordan on an international stage after earning silver at Horeca Amman in 2019.
First Michelin star team
Part of the Le Pavillon team when the restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star.
06Inquiries
New York City / Available by inquiry
Let's make something worth gathering for.
Share a little about the table, project, or collaboration you have in mind. I'll take it from there.