Shaza Al Madina Appoints New Head Chef

Shaza Al Madina has appointed Chef Amjad Ghandoura as Cluster Executive Chef for KSA of the restaurants and other dining options at the hotel. 

“We are delighted to welcome Amjad to the Shaza family,” said Amjad Irshaidat – Country GM Shaza Hotels. “His expert culinary skills honed and developed by working in various countries around the world will enrich our menus with creative flair and we look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the exceptional dining experience for which Shaza hotels are renowned.” 

Chef Amjad Ghandoura is a Jordanian national who started his career in the culinary arts at the age of 20 after completing his culinary school training and diploma. He spent the first five years growing his experience in the best hotels of Amman city under the supervision of Michelin Star chefs who guided him along his chosen career path. Following this, his passion to know more about the culinary world took him to the UAE, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey and then to Saudi Arabia where for four years he was Executive Chef at the Rosewood Hotel, Jeddah, before moving to Shaza Al Madina this year. 

Shaza is one of the leading luxury hotel brands in the Middle East, characterised by its dedication to offering true Arabian hospitality enhanced by the supremely elegant Middle Eastern style décor and serene ambiance that is appreciated by the most discerning travelers.

Shaza is a member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 78 countries. GHA’s award-winning loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, provides over 10 million members exclusive opportunities to immerse themselves in local culture wherever they travel.