About Us

Experienced Restaurant Professionals

Let The Consultant Expert restaurant consultants assess your existing restaurant concept and assist you with your restaurant menu development, operating systems, staff & management training, and restaurant marketing program. We have helped many clients grow by providing them with our complete restaurant franchising program, including franchise development,
and restaurant franchising field support services.

WHY WE ARE HERE?

We want every F&B entrepreneur to have a professional, resourceful, expert, and reliable support when needed for making the best people and business decisions. In short, we are here to bring trust, transparency, and quality to the F&B business consulting industry.

WHAT DO WE DO? Our comprehensive restaurant startup approach thoroughly assesses F&B concepts for success and follows proven processes for flawless business setup and execution. Additionally, we actively assist existing restaurants with comprehensive full management services.

Meet The Team

The business leaders of today

Hatem Hasan

Founder & CEO

Dr , Hatem Hasan Winner of several international awards , food blogger, restaurant and hotel consultant .
Culinary instructor and teacher ,
Michelin star chef .
Dr . Hatem holds a 3 PhD in hospitality and restaurant management

Some of
the jobs completed are:
Created and over saw 159 projects in 7 countries throughout the Middle East,
Europe and The United States of America.

Fatena Qassem

FB consultant

Description: Hospitality Veteran of 20 years serving the industry , moved through the ranks to hold several titles till currently VP at Crystal springs resort , Hotel Manager at Nobu Hotel, Managing Director of Life Hotel NYC and Director Of FO Hotel Operations at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Manhattan. Professor at the NYIT School of Hospitality School of Management Hospitality Studies teaching Managerial Accounting , Revenue and Asset Management . Named one of Top women in hospitality NY 2017, 2018,2019 . Transitioned from Lebanon to USA with degree in Hospitality , to earn degree in Business Management & Economics. Experienced in New York City’s finest international hotels and college to add Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) and Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA). First woman chairwoman of sustainability committee with NYC Hotel Association plays a role to entice membership involvement and focus on people profit and planet and assisting NYC mayor’s office and state’s commitment for better Sustainable future. Board Member with AH&LA’s Women in Lodging NY / NJ where she assist to promote and develop women into senior executive roles (since 2012). Fatena is been acknowledged for her philanthropic work in the hospitality industry and efforts towards operating responsible business acknowledged by Mayor Bloomberg . Led her hotel to win Sustainable award amongst New York hotels.

Continuously working on innovative ways to enhance New York City’s reputation as a premier sustainable travel and community destination.

Manal R. Abu Dawwas

HR

With over 15 years of accomplished leadership in HR Administration and Operations, I am an experienced professional with a proven track record in optimizing organizational efficiency and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Adel Belaiche

French pastry chef and chocolatier

A chef with over 15 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East and has received numerous awards from around the world.

Adrian Escobedo

Operation Manager

Adrian Escobedo is the CEO/owner of Serv It Safe Certifications, Based out of Dallas Fort Worth TX area.

Also, a private health inspector food safety auditor. ServSafe instructor Proctor. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and uses his bilingual abilities in instructing courses. TRA prefer instructor, SerrvSafe, ServSucess, Food handlers, TABC, Food safety auditor, SOP’s and HACCP. Health inspector for two professional venues American AIRLINE Center and Texas Motor Speedway. Former City of Seagoville health inspector.

Fatima Tari

Marketing Events Manager

Detail-oriented corporate Event Manager with 15 years of experience in organizing/managing
companies and organizations events including musical concerts, trainings and summer camps. Expert in social media accounts management
and promotion, using social media to boost sales and enhance brand awareness.

Issam Al-Zawaida

Chef specializing in Italian cooking and desserts

He studied in Italy for five years, with a diploma from the city of Palermo Sicilia
Experience in restaurants
George Armani
Sushi
Restaurant and hotel management in Italy
Prepare a full menu from appetizers to desserts
22 years in the field of cooking

Wael Al Hajali

Executive

Obtaining an executive position in any hospitality industry that leverages my strong background focusing on service, interpersonal communication skills, and strong work ethics. I have over 26 years of experience.

Medhat Akef

Culinary experts

Culinary topics. Food journalism
Representative of the French National Academy of Culinary and Hospitality in Paris
Member of the International Federation of Pastry, Chocolate and Ice Cream (FIPGC), Milan, Italy.

Rana Habashneh

Operations Management

I'm Rana Habashneh, I Loved my work and this is my experience Management, people Development advisor, leadership & Trainer, KPI'S & workflow advisor

Ramez Nimer

Corporate Chef

Growing up in a family that loves food, Ramez Nimer finds himself wanting to create food that his family will love, inspiring him to become a chef. With twenty five years of professional experience in the kitchen, Ramez Nimer decided to work with other chefs to establish a five-star restaurant,
Starting in Sheraton Amman
Going to Levant Restaurant and Rajeen Restaurant in Amman

After that he decided to get new experience moving to Dubai to creat new concept call Awani Restaurant with all his branches in UAE and KSA for almost nine years

Then he get back to Amman to crest his passion and open Sheen Restaurant Amman

Mosa Abu Ayyash

Corporate

A professional pastry chef with 20 years of experience,
distinguished in making cake models from sugar dough, threedimensional cake and cake with audio and visual effects.

Our Clients