The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Chadi Saloum as Director of Culinary, bringing a former Executive Chef back to its kitchens. He returns with more than 30 years in hospitality behind him.
He will oversee food across the resort’s restaurants, dining venues and banqueting facilities. The resort says he will work with its leadership team to keep quality consistent. It also lists culinary standards and the development of kitchen talent among its priorities.
Chadi Saloum’s route back to Ras Al Khaimah
His background covers luxury resort dining, multi-property culinary operations and large-scale events. He also has experience in menu development and operational management.
Most recently, Chadi Saloum was Complex Executive Chef at Rotana’s Al Jaddaf Hotel Complex in Dubai, where he led culinary operations across three hotels. The resort says food and beverage revenue grew by more than 20 per cent during his time there, while banqueting and events revenue rose by 54 per cent. The properties also kept Gold-level food safety ratings and gained Travelife and Green Key certifications.Before that, he was Cluster Executive Chef across The Cove Rotana Resort, Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa and Al Noor Arjaan by Rotana. In that role, he oversaw restaurants, kitchens and banqueting operations across the Northern Emirates.
Awards and industry roles
Chadi Saloum has won Chef of the Year for MENA at the Hospitality Excellence Awards and Best Head Chef for MENA at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards. He has also been recognised among the 50 Most Influential Chefs in the Middle East.He is a certified judge with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) and a Senior Member of Emeriti Salon Culinaire. He is also a co-founder of the Syrian Culinary Guild.
The resort he returns to
The Cove Rotana sits between desert hills and a 600-metre private beach on the Arabian Gulf. It has 349 rooms and more than 32 one-, two- and three-bedroom private villas, many with plunge pools and sea views.Guests can choose from 11 dining outlets, ranging from Mediterranean and international cuisine to relaxed beachfront lounges. The resort also has two infinity pools, a spa and wellness centre, a kids’ club and three meeting rooms.
