Behind the Burner

Mohamed Aitboukidour

Mohamed Aitboukidour

Mohamed Aitboukidour

Behind the Burner

 

 

 

Personal Information

Name : Mohamed Aitboukidour
Date of Birth : January 1, 1987
Home Town : Marrakech, Morocco

An accomplished and adaptable culinary professional with extensive international experience spanning luxury private residences, embassies, and high-end hospitality venues across Morocco, Qatar, the UAE, and Guinea. Driven by rigorous standards, unwavering motivation, and acute attention to detail, specializing in authentic Moroccan and international cuisine, fast-paced kitchen decision-making, and seamless team leadership.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • Culinary Expertise: Main course mastery, gourmet menu execution, Mediterranean and international gastronomy, and precise kitchen prep.
  • Kitchen Operations: Rapid decision-making under high-pressure environments, multi-cultural team leadership, and quality control.
  • Professional Work Ethic: High attention to detail, strict hygiene standards, adaptability, and continuous professional dedication.

Professional Experience

Villa Aroun Restaurant | Chef de Partie (2024 – Present)

  • Marrakech, Morocco
  • Overseeing hot kitchen sections, ensuring top-tier culinary consistency, and mentoring junior kitchen staff during fast-paced service hours.

Dar Ahansal | Chef de Cuisine (2022 – 2024)

  • Azillal, Morocco
  • Directed end-to-end kitchen operations, menu planning, and inventory management, elevating traditional regional dining offerings.

Mövenpick Hotel | Chef de Partie (2022)

  • Doha, Qatar
  • Managed high-volume banquet and à la carte service lines in a premier international luxury hotel environment.

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Guinea | Private Chef (2019 – 2022)

  • Conakry, Guinea
  • Delivered bespoke culinary services tailored for diplomatic functions, high-profile dignitaries, and private official dining events.

Advanced Facilities Management | Chef de Partie (2018 – 2019)

  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Executed large-scale institutional and corporate culinary programming with strict adherence to timeline and quality parameters.

Hotel Wazo | Demi Chef de Partie (2017 – 2018)

  • Marrakech, Morocco
  • Contributed to daily line production, station setup, and banquet food preparation.

Dar Tajin | Commis Cuisine (2016 – 2017)

  • Marrakech, Morocco
  • Began foundational culinary training focusing on traditional Moroccan food preparation and station management.

Education & Credentials

  • Diploma in Cuisine: Rimberio University (2015 / 2016)