Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi Announces a New Executive Sous-Chef

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi announced the appointment of Jordan Annabi as their Executive Sous Chef. In this role, Jordan will oversee all culinary aspects of Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, from room service and catering to operations at its restaurants & bars and food amenities for guests. Prior to his new position, the 30-year-old Scottish National was serving as Chef de Cuisine in a Contemporary Steakhouse in the capital.

Jordan is not new to Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi; he served as Chef de Cuisine for Market Kitchen, the Modern American restaurant with a local influence inspired by Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The restaurant has won a lot of accolades under his guidance like:

• Highly Commended – Restaurant - Timeout Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2015
• Best Business Lunch - What's on Restaurant Awards 2015
• Best International Restaurant - FACT Abu Dhabi Dining Awards 2015

Prior to this, Jordan worked as the Head Chef - 3 Rosettes in Airds Hotel; Head Chef - 3 Rosettes in Costley & Costley and Sous Chef - 1 Michelin Star, 3 Rosettes in Roussillon.

He once cooked a meal for Bill Clinton and Kevin Spacey at a private event in Nice; Got to the semi-final of the Roux Scholarship when he was 22 and in 2014, was named as one of the 3 young chefs to watch in the UK in the Good Food Guide.

“We are very pleased to welcome Jordan on board again, and are confident he will be a great asset to our culinary team. Jordan Annabi brings years of valuable experience and we are sure with his creativity and hard work he will continue to be an integral part of the hotel overall success.” Said the General Manager, Ashraf El Siessy.

Jordan Annabi is well acquainted with HACCP and other food hygiene and environmental health and safety standards, which is in line with the strict guidelines followed by the hotel.

Chef Jordan enjoys playing Golf and eating out at different restaurant in the city.

About Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi

Recently transformed with a comprehensive renovation and refurbishment, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is the perfect location for both business and pleasure. It is ideally located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s commercial district, yet only a short walk from the shopping districts and the shimmering sands of the Corniche. The forward-looking hotel provides a mouth-watering array of first class restaurants, bistros and bars, Stratos, the city’s only revolving bar & lounge with 360o views of Abu Dhabi, and wheat, the Capital’s first healthy eatery that delivers to offices and residences in the surrounding area.