Doxis Bekris appointed new Executive Chef at Raffles Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Ayman Gharib, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doxis Bekris as Executive Chef. |
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Doxis Bekris appointed new Executive Chef at Raffles Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Ayman Gharib, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doxis Bekris as Executive Chef. |
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Bekris will oversee all culinary operations at the landmark property.
Commenting on Bekris’s appointment, Gharib said “We are delighted to welcome Doxis to Raffles Dubai. With several years of culinary expertise, Doxis is a proven industry leader and I am confident he will guide Raffles Dubai to new heights of success.”
Bekris, a Greek native, brings with him over 20 years of culinary experience and he will play a vital role in maintaining the property’s position as a dining destination. Bekris adds “I’m thrilled to join Raffles Dubai and to be representing a brand I feel passionate about. This is a very exciting time for the property as it continues to gain ground both locally and internationally.”
Bekris first joined FRHI as Corporate Food & Beverage/Culinary Director of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts in 2010 where he overlooked the brand’s worldwide F&B operations. Already familiar with Dubai, Bekris has also held leading culinary roles in The Address Dubai Mall and Kempinski Mall of the Emirates. Most recently, Bekris held the position of Group Executive Chef for the three FRHI properties in Kenya: Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Fairmont Mount Kenya and Fairmont The Norfolk.
An avid traveller with fluency in English and Greek, Bekris has throughout his career also co-authored several cookbooks including ‘Famously Mediterranean’ and won the coveted Chef of the Year category at the Taste Awards 2015 in Kenya. He holds a bachelor degree in Hospitality and Licensed Retail Management from the University of Wolverhampton in United Kingdom.
About Raffles Dubai
Not only close to Dubai’s best-loved landmarks, Raffles Dubai is one of them! This stunning landmark hotel in a distinctive pyramid shape, merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic. Brilliant contemporary interiors, faultless service and superb restaurants. Located in Wafi, the heart of the city, only 3km from Dubai International Airport and a 10 minute drive to Dubai’s business districts and all major shopping, cultural and tourist attractions, makes Raffles Dubai the ultimate destination from which to explore Dubai in luxury.
About Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises twelve luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world: in Singapore, Cambodia, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, the Philippines, Paris, Istanbul, and Indonesia each one is an oasis of calm and charm.
The company is embarking on a new phase of expansion, with openings in key destinations scheduled over the next two years. With a compelling mix of cultures and styles, every hotel in the Raffles family has its own individual personality, with its own story to tell and its own sense of place. However, each one is proud to draw on the timeless essence of Raffles – to deliver thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is part of FRHI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel company with more than 125 hotels and branded residential offerings globally under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands.
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