Omar Hegazi

Chef De Cuisine @José Andrés Group

New York, NY, US

Pioneered the launch of a new catering division, delivering tailored solutions for corporate services.Spearheaded the culinary department during pre-opening phases of high-end corporate dining services, establishing operational standards and culinary direction.Designed and implemented scalable production and execution systems across multi-unit dining and catering operations.Piloted and launched new culinary services tailored to client needs, driving engagement and satisfaction.Directed all culinary operations for executive dining, plated dinners, canapé receptions, conferences, private events, and high-level tastings.Oversaw the training and development of cross-functional teams including chefs, cooks, pastry, stewarding, and front-of-house staff.Partnered with event planners and corporate clients to deliver custom, theme-driven menus that consistently exceeded expectations.Acted as the primary culinary contact during events, ensuring flawless coordination and seamless guest experiences.Collaborated closely with front-of-house leadership to align culinary execution with service excellence.Managed inventory, purchasing, and cost control systems, achieving financial targets without compromising quality.

The Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Arts Certificate Program

Les Roches

Bachelors of Business Administration in International Hotel Management with Entrepreneurship