Rosewood Corniche has announced the appointment of Amjad Yousef Al-Ghandoor as its new executive chef, taking on responsibility for the entire culinary direction of the award-winning hotel.

A Jordanian national, Al-Ghandoor brings more than 15 years’ international culinary experience to his new position, having worked with high profile hotel chains across the world. Prior to joining Rosewood Corniche, he held a three-year position as executive chef at the Shaza Al Madinah Hotel in Madinah.

The executive chef will now manage the full food and beverage team of chefs operating at the Jeddah hotel’s restaurants, including the renowned Japanese outlet Ginza I Chome, Chinese Noodles, Soleil Cafe and the all-day dining venue Habsburg, in addition to managing the hotel’s in-room dining and exclusive on-site events.

Hans-Peter Leitzke, MD of Rosewood Corniche, said: “Having worked for a number of years at respected properties across China and Singapore, Al-Ghandoor promises to bring more than a taste of Asia to our five-star culinary offering.

Since beginning his culinary career in his native Jordan, Ghandoor has displayed his talents in some of the finest luxury resorts and hotels across the world, including the Shangri-la Chengdu in China as sous chef and other Shangri-la properties across Indonesia, Hong Kong and India.

Ghandoor furthered his gastronomic ability with a three-year chef de cuisine position at the seven-star Mardan Palace in Antalya, Turkey. His posts throughout China, Malaysia and beyond have given him a wealth of experience across a vast array of cuisine, including Asian, Arabic and International fare.

In his role at Rosewood Corniche, Al-Ghandoor will work on the concepts and ingredient choices and also oversee the Italian Food Festival, which is set to return for its third year at the beginning of 2015.