Chef Rakan AlOraifi Wins Best Chef at the 2018 Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards

Saudi Chef Rakan AlOraifi, Senior Chef De Partie at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, has been awarded “Best Saudi Chef” at the 2018 Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards. With great honor, this award serves as an indication and acknowledgment of his great skill and extraordinary talent; in addition to his commitment and ability to always deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Chef Rakan studied culinary arts in California and has a comprehensive experience from working in international restaurants globally. He also participated in different local and international culinary competitions such as Horeca and Gulf Food Dubai Competition and has earned gold, silver, and bronze medals. Chef Rakan was also a contestant in the second season of the popular TV show “Top Chef’; where he earned unprecedented experience and fame. 

“I am honored to receive such recognition within my own Country”, said Chef Rakan. “I celebrate my passion everyday by cooking and receiving this award is definitely a milestone in my career. I will continue working on developing my skills and ensuring every dining experience for my guests is memorable and enjoyable.”

The entire management team at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has also congratulated Chef Rakan and expressed their happiness, assuring him of their continuous support and gratitude to have him as part of the Four Seasons Team.   

The Saudi Excellence in Tourism in Awards is considered as the most important local award in the industry of tourism.  It serves to recognize and highlight Saudi tourism, and is a measure of excellence that assesses the efforts of both the tourism establishments and their staff to achieve world class standards in performance and quality of their products and services.