TEESEN VEEREN
Abu Dhabi
Summary
A highly focused & competitive individual with hospitality industry experience related to five stars Hotels, fine dining restaurants, brasserie, pubs and banquet & catering. Excellent leadership & organizational skills in Kitchen & Front of House, conscientious on minimizing, company operational expenses, revenue management & profits maximization, F&B budgeting & forecasting, customer relations, menu planning, administration, and has been in a pre-opening team. Additionally, I have a great understanding of different cultures, religions and backgrounds and the importance of respecting each other in an international working environment. I always offer loyalty and maximum engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive Chef
Foyles Hotel
Ireland
09.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
environment. - Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and presentation.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
Cluster Executive Chef
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort 5* | Dhafra Beach Hotel 4*
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Directly reporting to the General Manager.
- Managed to work within given budget and followed all company procedures and policies meticulously.
- 133 rooms, 5 Restaurants and Bars and banquet with 500 pax facilities.
- Established procedures and ways to provide training to cooking staff as per respective responsibility area.
- Ensure daily, weekly and monthly supply orders are placed and accurate according to business volume.
- Ensure all kitchen staff / colleagues are aware of standards, expectations, company rules and regulation.
- Ensure proper hygiene as per Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority Municipality, and promote Health and Safety, and grooming standard at all time.
- Ensure all spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required and as a mediator for HACCP in the kitchen.
Executive Head Chef
Radisson Blu Hotel | Re-opening | 4*
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Directly reporting to the General Manager.
- Handling F&B operation for 2 years.
- Managed to work within given budget and followed all company procedures and policies meticulously.
- 210 rooms, 11 Restaurants and Bars and banquet with 700 pax facilities.
Senior Sous Chef
Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan | Pre-opening | 4*
07.2013 - 02.2019
- Directly reporting to the Executive Chef.
- 361 rooms, 3 Restaurants, 3 Bars and big banquet with 1200 pax facilities.
- Ensure all kitchen staff / colleagues are aware of standards, expectations, company rules and regulation.
- Ensure proper hygiene as per Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority Municipality, and promote Health and Safety, and grooming standard at all time.
- Strive to achieve and surpass Guest Satisfaction targets
Chef de Partie
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre | Re-opening | Hotels 5*
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Raised standards in delivering simple but high-quality dishes for the bar, the restaurants.
- Responsible for sourcing and dealing with suppliers, menu costing.
- Working in fine dining restaurant name (la villa)
Chef de Partie
Grosvenor House Dubai | Pre-opening |Starwood Hotels 5*
07.2011 - 10.2011
Chef de Partie
Sofitel Dubai City Center | Accor hotel 5*
03.2008 - 07.2011
Commis 1
The Residence Hotel Mauritius | 5* Hotel
11.2004 - 02.2008
Commis II
Dragon Noir Restaurant – Mauritius
11.2002 - 09.2004
Intern
Valtur Hotel – Mauritius
09.2001 - 09.2002
Education
Hotel and Catering Training Center -
Basdeo Bissoondoyal College
01.1993 - 01.1998
Language Spoken
English
French
Creole
Accomplishments
Awards in Culinary Saloon:
2 Gold Medal
2 Silver Medal
1 Bronze Medal
4th Place Appreciation
Hotel Awards
- Appreciation of year-The residence
- Best online guest comment reviews-Novotel
- Employee of the month-Pullman Hotel
- Star of the year-Novotel Al Bustan Adagio Hotel
- Emirati cuisine certified by ADTCA
- Novotel standard
- Best all day dining in Abu Dhabi by ( The Facts)
- Best steak house (wats on awards) 3 years awards winning-Novotel Al Bustan Adagio Hotel
- 2019|2020|2021 World travel awards-Radisson Blu
- Satisfactory Certificate by ADAFSA-Radisson Blu
- TripAdvisor 1st winner-Radisson Blu hotel
Reference
Executive Chef | Sofitel JBR Dubai
Akil, Ahmad - 0506948067
General Manager | Radisson Blu Hotel Corniche Abu Dhabi
Bernard, Oneil - 0552816954,
Hotel Manager
Lahcen, Saadaoui - 0565362993
Timeline
Executive Chef
Foyles Hotel
09.2025 - Current
Cluster Executive Chef
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort 5* | Dhafra Beach Hotel 4*
12.2023 - 09.2025
Executive Head Chef
Radisson Blu Hotel | Re-opening | 4*
02.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Sous Chef
Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan | Pre-opening | 4*
07.2013 - 02.2019
Chef de Partie
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre | Re-opening | Hotels 5*
10.2011 - 07.2013
Chef de Partie
Grosvenor House Dubai | Pre-opening |Starwood Hotels 5*
07.2011 - 10.2011
Chef de Partie
Sofitel Dubai City Center | Accor hotel 5*
03.2008 - 07.2011
Commis 1
The Residence Hotel Mauritius | 5* Hotel
11.2004 - 02.2008
Commis II
Dragon Noir Restaurant – Mauritius
11.2002 - 09.2004
Intern
Valtur Hotel – Mauritius
09.2001 - 09.2002
Hotel and Catering Training Center -
Basdeo Bissoondoyal College
01.1993 - 01.1998