Executive Chef & Corporate Culinary Operations Specialist
Founder & President, African Union of Professional Chefs (UACP)
Executive Profile
Saber Ben Abdelhamid Al Qasimi is a visionary Executive Chef and leader in industrial hospitality and large-scale catering, with extensive expertise in directing complex culinary operations and establishing centralized kitchens. Specializing in remote-site catering, oilfield camps, and port logistics, Chef Saber has a proven track record of managing critical, 24/7 food service operations across Tunisia and Libya.
He uniquely combines creative menu R&D and culinary innovation with rigorous financial discipline—mastering portion yield management, waste reduction, and strict food safety compliance. As the founder and head of the African Union of Professional Chefs (UACP), he is recognized across 25 African nations for uniting culinary professionals, elevating regional standards, and promoting African gastronomic heritage.
Core Competencies & Expertise
- Industrial & Remote Site Catering: Planning, launching, and managing large-scale central kitchens and catering operations for oilfields, ports, and remote camps.
- Food Costing & Portion Yields: Implementing precise operational and financial models to minimize waste, optimize ingredient utilization, and control meal production costs.
- Safety & Compliance (HACCP & ISO 22000): Enforcing rigorous food safety systems, sanitary audits, and quality control protocols across all storage, transport, and production stages.
- Menu Innovation & Culinary R&D: Designing bespoke menus for institutional dining, establishing standardized recipe workflows, and developing artisan bakery and dairy concepts.
- Leadership & Operational Technology: Directing multi-shift kitchen brigades, establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and leveraging advanced digital tools and data analysis for inventory and workforce tracking.
Professional Experience
Founder & President
African Union of Professional Chefs (UACP) | (April 2026 – Present)
- Established and directed a premier regional professional organization uniting culinary professionals across 25 African countries.
- Launched the official digital platform and virtual training academy featuring automated certificate verification and skills development programs.
- Organized major international and local culinary competitions and forums to promote African and Tunisian gastronomic heritage (such as the Tunisia Professional Chefs Championship).
Executive Chef & Operations Consultant
Golden Beaches Catering and Tourism Services Company (Libya) | (2026 – Present)
- Direct full-scale catering and food service operations across remote oilfield sites and maritime ports, including the Brega and Harouge fields.
- Restructured operational workflows and designated dedicated morning and evening shift chefs to ensure 24/7 quality assurance and continuity.
- Implemented rigorous inspection frameworks and food safety reporting, optimizing inventory management and safeguarding the quality of frozen and transported provisions.
Permanent Culinary Consultant & Executive Chef
Multi-Brand Hospitality & Restaurant Groups (Tunisia & Libya) | (Cumulative Experience)
- Established internal “Culinary Innovation Laboratories” (R&D departments) to develop new brand concepts and refine multi-brand menu offerings.
- Authored vocational training frameworks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for central kitchens, specialized bakeries, and cheese production facilities.
- Provided technical advisory services for culinary heritage restoration projects and regional restaurant ventures.
Education & Professional Certifications
- Academic Qualifications: Specialized Diplomas in Culinary Arts, Kitchen Management, and Food & Beverage Operations.
- Certifications: Advanced HACCP Food Safety Certification; ISO 22000 Quality Management Systems Compliance.
- Technical Skills: Kitchen Operations Automation, Food Cost Analysis, Custom Workflow Design.
- Languages: Arabic (Native) | French (Advanced/Fluent) | English (Professional Working Proficiency)
