A native of Karachi, Pakistan, Mohammad Raees found his calling in cuisines while he was a high school student in his hometown. He enrolled in 2 year-apprentice programs at Avari Tower Karachi in 2001 and embraced his calling with passion.
After finishing his apprenticeship program, Raees joined Carlton Hotel Karachi before he moved to Grand Mercure Karachi Airport in 2007 as Demi Chef de Partie. In 2008 he was transferred to Grand Mercure Jebel Haffet, Al Ain which marked his first step in UAE’s culinary world. Raees secured a position of Junior Sous Chef at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi in 2012. In 2014, Chef Raees joined Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort as a Sous Chef and quickly became an indispensable asset to the resort.
In 2016, he become the best chef in the region and best cusinerier overall winner, bringing his exquisite palate and creativity to everything he touched. In December 2016, he was named Executive Chef, a role in which he continues to delight guests with his refined, contemporary cuisine.
In 2017 again he was awarded the ‘Best Chef’ award and winner of overall in MENA region. In 2018 he represented the MENA region in Worldchefs Congress in Malaysia. Currently he is serving in a renowned restaurant chain in the United State of America. Chef Raees has a strong passion, a great commitment for culinary, and his style of cooking is very modern. Competition, he believes, is the real place for
