Pastry Chef · MBA

Younes
Kaouan

Pastry chef with hands-on experience in luxury hotels and fine dining, backed by an MBA in Business Administration from London School of Commerce Malta. Passionate about dessert creation, plating, and continuous learning.

BASED IN Malta, EUROPE
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Creations

Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry
Artisan Pastry

Curriculum Vitae

Trained pastry chef with hands-on experience in food preparation and dessert plating across hotel and fine dining settings. Committed to food safety and quality service. Team-oriented with a passion for continuous learning in the culinary world. Backed by an MBA in Business Administration from London School of Commerce Malta.

Professional Experience

Jan 2023 — Dec 2024

Demi Chef de Partie, Pastry

Domaine Villate Limoune · Agadir

Managed pastry section duties including dessert preparation, plating, and daily production. Supervised junior staff and maintained food safety and hygiene standards.

Jan 2021 — Dec 2022

Assistant Pastry Cook

Domaine Villate Limoune · Agadir

Assisted in dessert production and plating for high-volume service. Helped maintain ingredient stock levels and collaborated with senior chefs on recipe adjustments.

Jun 2020 — Jun 2021

Assistant Cook, Garde Manger

Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas · Agadir

Handled cold kitchen preparation, appetizer plating, and buffet presentations for international resort guests.

Nov 2019 — Mar 2021

Kitchen Internships (Rotational)

Hotel Riu Tikida Palace · Agadir

Rotations across pastry, Moroccan cuisine, and banquet preparation in a 5-star hotel kitchen.

Education

Completed 2026

MBA in Business Administration

London School of Commerce, Malta

MQF Level 7. Coursework in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management, International Marketing.

2019 — 2021

Technician Diploma in Cooking

Specialized Institute in Hotel Industry & Catering, Agadir

Specialized culinary training in professional baking, pastry assembly, French classical techniques, and service kitchen organization.

2018 — 2019

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Ibn Zohr University, Ait Melloul

Focused on administrative theory, organization optimization, and team management principles.

2016 — 2018

General Academic Studies (Economics & Management)

Ibn Zohr University, Ait Melloul

Basic studies in financial accounting, statistics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics.

2015 — 2016

Baccalaureate in Economics & Management

Qualifying High School Hassan II, Ouled Teima

High school certification with a focus on administrative accounting, corporate economics, and public law basic principles.

Languages

Arabic Native
English Read, Speak, Write
French Read, Speak, Write

Professional Skills

Pastry & Dessert Plating Food Preparation Food Safety & Hygiene Moroccan Cuisine Buffet & Banquet Service Team Collaboration

Get in Touch

Open to pastry chef opportunities across Europe

Contact Information

Phone Number +356 9981 4268
Email Address younes@kaouan.com
Personal Website kaouan.com
Current Location Malta
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