Behind the Burner

Hamza Asem Abd-Alhafeez Al.Osaily

Hamza Asem Abd-Alhafeez Al.Osaily

Hamza Asem Abd-Alhafeez Al.Osaily

Behind the Burner

Personal Information

Name : Hamza Asem Abd-Alhafeez Al.Osaily
Home Town : Amman, Jordan
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : September 3, 1987

Master Chef – Pastry Chef

Hamza Asem Abd-Alhafeez Al.Osaily is an accomplished Master Pastry Chef with extensive experience working in high-end restaurants and luxury hotels. Based in Amman, Jordan, he specializes in French and Italian pastries, artisanal chocolate, and modern dessert innovation.

Professional Experience

  • Crepcie Restaurant: Master Chef (December 2019 – Present), leading operations in a specialty pastry shop focused on waffles, crêpes, and diverse dessert creations.
  • Vivid Restaurant: Pastry Chef (November 2018 – September 2019), serving as the main chef specializing in French and Italian pastries.
  • B.J Restaurant: Master Chef of Pastry (2018 – 2019).
  • Arabian Horse Club: Assistant Chef to Executive Chef and Pastry Chef (April 2017 – April 2018).
  • Paul Bakery and Restaurant (Abdoun Branch): Pastry Chef (July 2015 – February 2016), acting as the main chef for French pastries.
  • Marriott Hotel: Pastry Chef / International Pastry Chef (June 2009 – December 2014).
  • Kempinski Hotel: Pastry Chef / Trainer (2007 – 2008).

Education & Specialized Training

  • Professional Chocolate Course: Unlimited Creativity for Training and Consulting (June 2019).
  • Introduction to Chocolate: Zaina Chocolate and Cake Center (2018).
  • Hotel Management: 120-hour program at Center the International Academic Florida Cultural (August 2007).

Key Achievements & Core Competencies

  • Culinary Leadership: Expert in designing comprehensive food menus for multiple restaurants, preparing large-scale buffets for special occasions, and lecturing on chocolate-making, trendy sweets, and artisanal breads.
  • Skills: Proficient in both Arabic and Western sweets, crisis management, team leadership, public speaking, and professional multi-department coordination.