Chef Kardino Zulhadi, a prominent name in the culinary world, has been appointed as the Executive Chef at Rosewood Jeddah.
Zulhadi’s appointment as Executive Chef marks his commencement in the commercial hub of Saudi Arabia, following his previous work with other luxury hotels in Makkah, Riyadh, Indonesia, Maldives, China, Philippines, Cambodia, Kyrgyztan, Tajikistan, Istanbul, Spain, Jordan and UAE.
Having completed his education from BPLP Nusa Dua, Bali-Indonesia – Hotel Academy Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia in 1991, Chef Kardino Zulhadi is proficiently trained in the elegant world of culinary.
With over 27 years of work experience in the hospitality industry – from developing food concepts, managing staff to designing new menus, Chef Zulhadi brings with him extensive experience in gourmet cuisine. He joined Rosewood Jeddah in May 2021 and has worked in various hotels around the world with longstanding stints at Hyatt Regency Riyadh, Conrad Nusa Dua, Bali, Shangri La, Manila, Shangri La Golden Flower Hotel Xi An, China and Fairmont Dubai.
At his new position at Rosewood Jeddah, Chef Kardino Zulhadi will be responsible for leading the (Habsburg-All Day Dining, Soleil-Café Lounge, Sky Lounge and In Room Dining sections of the hotel, enhancing menus, managing restaurant staff and organizing financial budgets.
He has also successfully completed the Professional Development Modul Advanced Kitchen Management by The Emirate Academy of Hospitality Management in academic association with Ecole hotelier de Lausanne.
Set to kick-off the opening of the KSA on a positive note, Chef Zulhadi is introducing an exciting series of promotions such as the Italian Night at Habsburg restaurant, in addition to launching the new menu at Sky Lounge.