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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Professional Profile

Over 20 years in professional kitchens.

Brahema Sanogo is a Corporate Chef at Royal Private Affairs in Riyadh. Since 2006 he has worked in leading kitchens across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, holding roles from Commis to Head Chef. Trained in French cuisine and qualified in nutrition, he has extensive knowledge of Italian, European, Mediterranean, and Arabic cuisine, and experience in menu development, healthy dishes, and the management of professional kitchen teams and formal functions.

20+Years of experience
3Countries
2006In the profession since
02 · Career History

Experience

A career built across fine-dining restaurants, hotels, and private service, spanning more than two decades in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel.

2019 — Present
Private Chef & French Specialty Chef
Royal Private Affairs · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Menu development and healthy dishes. Supervision of the kitchen and the cold kitchen, buffet setup, and food safety, in line with client dietary requirements.
2017 — 2019
Head Chef
La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie (French) · Downtown Dubai, UAE
Full charge of the boulangerie. Menu development, work scheduling, staff training, and maintaining hygiene, discipline, and quality across the kitchen.
2016 — 2017
Head Chef
Noir VIP Lounge · Kempinski, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE
2015 — 2016
Sous Chef
Pacha / Frioul (French) · Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
2013 — 2015
Junior Sous Chef
La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie (French) · Downtown Dubai, UAE
2006 — 2011
Commis to Chef de Partie
Tel Aviv, Israel
Progressed from kitchen helper and commis to demi chef and chef de partie.
03 · Areas of Expertise

Professional expertise

International Cuisine

Extensive knowledge of Italian, French, Mediterranean, European, and Arabic cuisine.

Menu Development

Designs general and seasonal menus, including healthy and dietary-specific dishes.

Nutrition

Qualified nutritionist, with a focus on healthy, organic, and seasonal cooking.

Kitchen Management

Supervises kitchen operations, including the cold kitchen and buffet service.

Team Leadership

Leads, organises, schedules, and trains professional kitchen teams.

Food Safety

Maintains HACCP hygiene and food-safety standards throughout the kitchen.

Italian French Mediterranean European Arabic Nutrition Healthy & Organic Seasonal Menus
04 · Trained & Qualified

Qualifications

Certificates & Training

HACCP Food SafetyDubai Municipality
Diploma in NutritionHealth Academy, Australia
Dubai WayDubai Tourism

Education

Fundamental & Applied SciencesUniversity of Abobo-Adjamé
Advanced Level, SciencesScientific School, Yamoussoukro
Diploma in NutritionHealth Academy, Australia
Languages: French (native) and English.
05 · Contact

Contact details