Bringing Unique Gastronomical Skills to Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace's Kitchen
BEIRUT, LEBANON - September 09th, 2015 -
Hilton Hotels in Beirut announced today the
promotion of Jihad Dfouni from Executive Sous-Chef in Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand to
Executive Chef in Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace.
In his new role, Jihad will be in charge of the hotel's central kitchen operations, managing all
dinning venues, room service, catering, banqueting and all other culinary events. Jihad will also
take over staff hiring and training, along with reviewing food service and monitoring crew
discipline and performance.
Expressing his delight with his promotion, Dfouni commented: "I am thrilled to be assuming this
new role with the amazing and highly talented kitchen team at Hilton Beirut Metropolitan
Palace and I'm eager to continue infusing my passion for cuisine and cooking so that together
we create a unique and delectable gastronomical experience".
Being in the field for over 24 years between Dubai, Beirut and Lebanon's most prominent
restaurants and hotels, Dfouni brings to the table a vast culinary experience in all types of
cuisines. In his former position as Executive Sous-Chef at Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand, he
oversaw the entire hotel central kitchen operation, including the restaurants, monitoring all
food preparation, presentation and delivery.
