Consultant Chef — Dubai, UAE
RamiAl Maket
Your partner in culinary innovation and restaurant success.
Why Chef Rami
26 years of kitchens, in ten countries, turned into a repeatable recipe for opening restaurants that last.
With a wealth of experience in kitchens around the globe, I offer a unique perspective and expertise to help you bring your restaurant vision to life.
As an award-winning chef recognised for my ability to create exceptional dining experiences, I understand the intricacies of restaurant management and the importance of delivering high-quality cuisine. Whether you are launching a new venture or elevating an existing concept, I provide comprehensive services to support every aspect of your restaurant journey.
- Years of experience
- 26
- Countries worked in
- 10
- Cuisines mastered
- 10+
- Restaurants developed
- 7+
Kitchens across
- Syria
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- India
- Austria
- Spain
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
“Together, let us build a restaurant that stands out in a competitive market and leaves a lasting impression on diners.”
Services
360° support, from first sketch to steady service.
From concept development to menu creation, kitchen design, and cost-effective operations, I offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
- 01
Concept Development
Defining the restaurant's concept, theme, and branding strategies to create a unique dining experience.
- 02
Kitchen Design & Layout
Advising on the optimal kitchen layout, equipment selection, and workflow to maximise efficiency and productivity.
- 03
Recipe Development
Creating unique and innovative recipes that showcase the restaurant's culinary identity while meeting cost and quality standards.
- 04
Menu Development
Designing menus that align with the concept, cater to the target audience, and consider cuisine type, dietary restrictions, and seasonality.
- 05
Staff Recruiting & Training
Conducting training sessions for kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food safety standards, menu execution, and customer service.
- 06
Supplier Selection & Negotiation
Assisting in sourcing high-quality ingredients from reliable suppliers at competitive prices to maintain consistency in food quality and control costs.
- 07
Food Cost Analysis & Control
Implementing systems to monitor food costs, portion sizes, inventory management, and waste reduction strategies to maximise profitability.
- 08
Quality Control
Establishing standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain brand reputation.
- 09
Operational Support
Offering ongoing support and guidance to address challenges, refine processes, and adapt to changing market trends for long-term success.
- 10
Menu Engineering
Analysing menu performance, identifying popular and profitable items, and making strategic adjustments to optimise revenue and profitability.
How it works
Four stages, one outcome: a kitchen that runs without me.
Discovery
Read the site, the market and the numbers. Who are we cooking for, what will they pay, and what can this kitchen realistically produce every night?
Concept & menu
Theme, branding and culinary identity, then a costed menu: recipes tested, portions fixed, dietary and seasonal needs built in.
Build & train
Kitchen layout and equipment, supplier selection and negotiation, hiring, and hands-on training on technique, food safety and service.
Open & optimise
Launch support, then quality control, food cost analysis and menu engineering until the numbers hold without me in the room.
Selected work
Restaurants built, rebuilt, and handed over running.
Amaseena
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR — Dubai, UAE
An award-winning Arabic destination where themed nights lifted sales by more than 200%.
- Arabic Cuisine
- Themed Nights
- Fine Dining
Asuman
Turkish chocolate shop & restaurant — Dubai, UAE
Turned around a struggling chocolate shop by rebuilding the menu, cutting cost, and taking the brand to Global Village.
- Turkish Cuisine
- Menu Turnaround
- Cost Control
Estabena
Café & Restaurant — Dubai, UAE
Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of Japanese influence — a kitchen built from scratch.
- Mediterranean
- Japanese Influence
- Pre-opening
Next Door Kitchen
Casual dining & international cuisine — Dubai, UAE
A cozy neighbourhood restaurant built end to end — from the main entrance to the pass.
- Casual Dining
- International
- Pre-opening
Achievements
Recognised where it counts — on the floor.
- 2018
Best Lebanese Restaurant in Dubai
FACT Dining Awards — Amaseena
Winner, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR.
- 2018
Caterer Middle East Award
Amaseena, The Ritz-Carlton
Restaurant Team of the Year.
- 2017
ACE Rising Star Award
Marriott Middle East & Africa
Winner — Continent Winner, Classic Luxury Brand Segment.
- 2017
5 Years Excellence Award
The Ritz-Carlton
Nominee — Excellent Service with the Company.
- 2015
5 Star Quarter 2 Winner
The Ritz-Carlton — Leader of the Quarter
Nominated again as Leader of the Quarter in 2016.
In the media
Featured press & film.
Contact me
Let’s prepare the recipe for your restaurant success.
Together, let us build a restaurant that stands out in a competitive market and leaves a lasting impression on diners.
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