Executive Chef at Voco Hotel by IHG

Certified Continental Judge from WorlsChefs

Omar Ahmed Abdel Moneim Hamada is a seasoned hospitality and culinary leader with over 25 years of expertise in kitchen management and the hotel industry. His professional journey began in 1994 at Omar Oasis after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has honed his craft at top-tier establishments, including Forte Grand Pyramids, Semiramis InterContinental, Holiday Inn Sharm, Crowne Plaza Sharm, InterContinental Soma Bay, InterContinental Citystars, and the California Group. He has also served as Director of Operations and Executive Chef for Longhorn and Fuego. Currently, Chef Omar leads culinary operations as Executive Chef at Voco Cairo (by IHG). He is deeply passionate about developing culinary talent, creating new menus, and seamlessly combining international standards with authentic Egyptian and regional flavors to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

An acclaimed culinary figure, Chef Omar joined the Egyptian National Team of Chefs after competing with the Egyptian Chefs Association in 2006, going on to represent Egypt in the prestigious African Culinary Cup with the Young Chefs Team and competing in the WorldChefs Global Chef competition. Today, he is a WorldChefs Certified Continental Judge, a Board Member of the Egyptian Chefs Association, and a trainer for the Chefs Ambassadors of Egypt, where he mentors the next generation of international culinary talent. Driven by a philosophy grounded in leadership, teamwork, continuous learning, and creativity, he remains dedicated to advancing the culinary profession across Egypt.

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