Chef Shadi Alsayouri is an accomplished Executive Chef and hospitality professional with over 15 years of hands-on leadership experience across luxury hotel kitchens, restaurants, and food operations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Specializing in Arabic and international cuisine, modern and traditional French culinary techniques, and advanced French pastry arts, Chef Shadi bridges classical discipline with contemporary culinary innovation. He currently serves as the Founder and Executive Chef of Shadi Alsayouri Pastries in Amman, Jordan.
Professional Experience & Career Milestones
- Shadi Alsayouri Pastries (Amman, Jordan) — Founder & Executive Chef (July 2022 – Present)
- Directs all culinary operations, specializing in bespoke pastry production, confectionery, and gourmet food items.
- Formulates innovative recipes bridging Arabic traditions with international flair, managing product consistency and quality control.
- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (Alexandria, Egypt) — Chef de Cuisine & Head Chef (January 2015 – January 2018)
- Led daily kitchen operations, service execution, menu planning, and staff development across luxury hotel dining venues.
- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) — Executive Sous Chef & Sous Chef (January 2010 – December 2014)
- Supervised luxury hotel culinary production, kitchen workflow, and team execution across high-volume international environments.
- Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts (Alexandria, Egypt) — Chef de Partie through Commis Chef (December 2005 – November 2009)
- Built foundational and advanced kitchen capabilities across classical European kitchen sections, mise en place, and station management.
- Mercure Hotels (Alexandria, Egypt) — Commis Chef & Culinary Trainee (December 2001 – November 2005)
- Began his formal hotel kitchen training path, mastering fundamental food preparation, hygiene, and hospitality standards.
Education & Professional Training
- École Lenôtre (Paris, France)
- Professional Training in Pastry Arts (March 2020 – August 2020)
- Professional Training in Bakery Arts (March 2019 – August 2019)
- Professional Training in Culinary Arts (March 2018 – August 2018)
- EGOTH For Hotels and Tourism (Alexandria, Egypt)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management (September 2001 – July 2004)
Core Expertise & Specializations
- Cuisine: Arabic & International Cuisine, Traditional & Modern French Gastronomy
- Pastry & Bakery: French Pastry, Confectionery, Macarons, Tarts, Croissants, and Specialized Artisan Baking
- Kitchen Management: Menu Development & Concept Creation, Kitchen Operations, Quality Control, Food Safety & Sanitation Standards, Team Leadership, and Staff Training
