Executive Chef | Moroccan & International Culinary Specialist
Professional Summary
Omar Sicsica is an ambitious and talented Moroccan chef with over a decade of progressive experience leading kitchen operations across prominent hotels and restaurants in Nador, Morocco. Specializing in Moroccan, Italian, French cuisine, and international pastry arts, Omar combines culinary creativity with strong management skills focused on profitability, organization, and guest satisfaction. He is an active member of the Moroccan Chefs Association and Escoffier Maroc, bringing certified expertise and award-winning competitive experience to high-end culinary environments.
Core Competencies & Expertise
- Culinary Specializations: Moroccan traditional gastronomy, Italian cuisine, French cuisine, and international patisserie.
- Kitchen Management: Menu planning, cost optimization, operational organization, and staff leadership.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to strict hospitality standards, food safety, and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Multilingual Capabilities: Arabic (Native), Amazigh (Fluent), French (Professional), and Spanish (Professional).
Professional Experience
Café et Restaurant LAWNISS (Nador) — Chef de Cuisine (May 2024 – February 2026)
- Led culinary operations specializing in Moroccan, Italian, and French cuisine alongside international pastry production.
Hôtel et Restaurant DAWLIZE (Nador) — Chef de Cuisine (October 2021 – May 2022)
- Directed kitchen staff and menu execution for diverse international dishes and Moroccan specialties.
Café et Restaurant LONDON (Nador) — Chef de Cuisine (July 2021 – September 2021)
- Managed daily kitchen operations, quality control, and multi-cuisine food preparation.
Café et Restaurant TABLE DOR (Nador) — Chef de Cuisine (August 2020 – September 2020)
- Oversaw kitchen workflow, recipe standardization, and high-volume food service.
Hôtel Marchica Lagoon Resort (Nador) — Cuisinier (June 2019 – August 2019)
- Executed upscale buffet, central kitchen, and Garde Manger operations.
Café et Restaurant PARIS (Nador) — Commis / Chef de Cuisine (February 2014 – February 2019)
- Gained foundational experience across fast-food production, Moroccan, Italian, and French culinary techniques.
Café et Restaurant MARINA (Nador) — Commis (February 2014 – November 2015)
- Assisted in food preparation and station management.
Education & Professional Training
- Centro Baraka: Professional Training in Cuisine & Restoration (2018–2019, Nador)
- Excellence Award: Hospitality International Etiquette & Protocol Training (2019, Casablanca)
- Programme KAFAA (2nd Edition): Professional Experience Certificate in Culinary Arts (2026)
Professional Memberships & Competitions
- Memberships: Moroccan Chefs Association (Active Member, 2022); Escoffier Maroc Chapter Six (Active Member, 2026)
- Salon Crémai: Competitor, Best Performance Morocco Competition – Poultry Theme (2019, Casablanca)
- Arab Chefs Federation: Certificate of Competition (2020)
