Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan Welcomes Acclaimed Egyptian Chef Mohamed Kassem as Executive Chef
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan announced the appointment of Chef Mohamed Kassem as its new Executive Chef, bringing internationally acclaimed culinary expertise and a fresh vision for dining to the capital.
With over 18 years of international experience, Chef Kassem joins Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan following a distinguished career with some of the world’s leading hospitality brands, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt, Kempinski, and Hilton. Having worked across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, he has earned a reputation for creating exceptional dining concepts, leading high-performing culinary teams, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Originally from Egypt, Chef Kassem is renowned for his expertise in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, European, and international cuisine. His career spans luxury hotels and resorts across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Oman, and Egypt. Among his notable achievements is the successful launch of Syrah, Hyatt Regency Delhi’s signature Middle Eastern restaurant, where he introduced authentic regional flavours to a wider audience and established the venue as a sought-after dining destination.
As Executive Chef, Chef Kassem will oversee all culinary operations at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, including its restaurants, banquets, special events, and menu innovation. His vision is to elevate the hotel’s dining experiences by blending the rich heritage of Middle Eastern cuisine with contemporary international flavours, creating memorable culinary journeys for guests.
“Food has the power to connect people, cultures, and memories,” said Chef Kassem. “I am excited to bring my international experience to Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan and create dining experiences that surprise, inspire, and leave a lasting impression on our guests.”
Chef Kassem’s expertise in luxury dining, menu engineering, culinary innovation, and team leadership aligns seamlessly with Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
Guests can look forward to exciting new menus, chef-led dining experiences, immersive culinary events, and authentic Middle Eastern flavours as Chef Kassem begins this exciting new chapter at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, further strengthening the hotel’s position as one of Dhaka’s leading culinary destinations.