Gulf hotels food division is a specialist in importing and worldwide sourcing of premium gourmet food and beverage products and brands tailored specifically to market needs.
Working with top Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes and Retails Outlets; Gulf Hotels Food Division is committed to select and supply the finest products while offering consistent services to our partners and clients.
Our signature and strength lies in selecting and sourcing the finest ingredients along with delivering excellent reliable services. The journey of delivering the products to your doorstep will be thoroughly monitored and handled by highly qualified and professional specialists.
HERITAGE
Gulf Hotels Company WLL is a Private Limited Company that was founded in 1996 in Doha, Qatar, operating in the Hotels sectors, Travel & Leisure, Furnishings.
It currently owns InterContinental Doha and InterContinental Doha The Residence along with multiple food and beverage outlets and hospitality companies in Qatar.
With the rapid growth in the hospitality sector within Doha, Gulf Hotels WLL, decided to grasp the opportunity and expand their operations by adding a distribution company to their portfolio. This is when Gulf Hotels food division was born.
Gulf Hotels food division will Take the lead of importing and sourcing worldwide of premium gourmet food and beverage products and brands tailored to the market.
MISSION
Gulf Hotels – Food Division is committed to Bring together passion and expertise in selecting the most trusted high quality products to our customers and business partners. Our goal is to deliver inspiration and innovation in the Retail and Food service sectors.
VISION
The Vision of Gulf Hotels – Food Division will be carried through The art of seeking opportunities relying on our passion to grant latest trends and innovations in the world of food & beverage along with constant commitment to excellence in service.
VALUES
Our core values stem from our commitment to Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Reliability. Those fundamentals are embedded in our culture and we pride ourselves in bringing them to life through our relationships with our teams, partners, and stakeholders.
We don’t deliver a product, we deliver experience
MEET OUR TEAM
Talal Aridi
Managing Director – Gulf Hotels- Food Division
Talal Aridi is Managing Director of Gulf Hotels – Food Division since early 2020.
Talal led the establishment of Gulf Hotels – Food Division, a high-end food and beverage distribution company, setting up its profile and strategy using his professional expertise and network in the hospitality industry.
Talal holds over 20 years of extensive experience in the field working as an Executive Chef at the luxury hotel chain, InterContinental Hotels, where he was handling the F&B operations for multinational cuisines and restaurants. He is an active member in both QCP (Qatar Culinary Professionals) and WACS (World Association of Chefs’ Societies).
With great passion for the culinary industry and his wide experience, Talal takes charge of Gulf Hotels – Food Division by sourcing and distributing the finest food and beverage products and brands to the market.
A dynamic, passionate and dedicated leader, he leads the team on a mission of excellence.
Mary Kosseifi
Director of Sales & Marketing – Gulf Hotels- Food Division
Mary Kosseifi is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Gulf Hotels – Food Division, where Mary is in charge of the business networking including sales, marketing and communication.
Mary joined Gulf Hotels – Food Division with 20 years of vast multinational experience in the sales and marketing field for FMCG and Hotel operations. Before being appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing, she gained extensive experience from her past positions within the hotel business, KGL logistics, DHL, Nestle Professional & BRF.
She is considered a versatile sales professional and an innovative leader with a strong background and a proven ability to manage all facets of operations within her field.
Nahel Dahdal
Operations Manager – Gulf Hotels- Food Division
Nahel Dahdal is Operations Manager at Gulf Hotels – Food Division, where he manages the entire operation and logistics of the business.
Nahel previously worked at well-known establishments and brands in the distribution sector such as Unilever food solutions. With a background in business development and product management, Nahel is also involved in initiating relevant operation strategies for innovative products and services.
Nahel is celebrated among his peers for his enthusiasm and his passion for innovation. He always keeps a look out on the latest trends and cutting-edge practices to improve efficiency and monitoring throughout his work.
