Head Chef | Culinary Professional & Competition Medalist
Chef Ali Raza is a dedicated and accomplished culinary professional with a robust background spanning institutional hospitality, high-volume banquet operations, and contemporary dining kitchens in Pakistan. Recognized for his consistency under pressure and award-winning culinary skills, he combines technical kitchen management with strong expertise in food safety and modern digital marketing.
Professional Experience
- Head Chef | Grillvi Restaurant (Lahore): Directs kitchen operations, menu execution, and brigade leadership.
- DCDP | The Fred Hotel (Gulberg, Lahore): Managed section production, quality control, and kitchen coordination from 2025 to 2026.
- Continental Cook 1 | Pagla Bawarchi Restaurant (DHA Phase 4, Lahore): Specialized in continental menu production from 2024 to 2025.
- À La Carte & Banquet Cook 1 | POF Hotel / Guest House (Wah Cantt, Taxila): Executed high-volume hospitality cooking and banquet services from 2020 to 2024.
- All-Rounder Cook | Multiple Establishments: Built foundational versatility working across Sher Shinwari Restaurant (Kalar Kahar), Peacock Restaurant (Kalar Kahar), Mezban Restaurant (Chakri), and Peacock Hotel (Gujranwala) between 2016 and 2020.
Awards & Honors
- Bronze Medal: Won at PICC 2026.
- Bronze Medal: Won at PICC 2025.
- 2nd Position: Guard (Rice) Cooking Competition 2025.
Certifications & Education
- Certifications: Chef De Partie Course (NAVTTC), Food Safety Level 1 (Punjab Food Authority), and Culinary Art Program (Amaraf Cooking Academy).
- Academic Background: Intermediate from FBISE (2023) and Matric from RWPBISE (2021).
Core Competencies
- Kitchen Management & Operations
- Menu Design & Recipe Development
- Grilling & Food Preparation
- Food Safety Regulations & Ingredient Selection
