Media Rotana appoints Chef Idin Asmitha as new Executive Chef

Press release

Published February 14th, 2023 - 08:45 GMT

Chef Idin Asmitha.

The 5-star Media Rotana Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Idin Asmitha as the new Executive Chef. In his new role, Idin will oversee the entire hotel’s day-to-day kitchen operations to deliver high-quality food and culinary experiences to the guests.

Hailing from Indonesia, Chef Idin began his career in 1993 at Hilton Jakarta. Boasting over 30 years of experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry, he has worked with many well-known brands and establishments in Indonesia and across the Middle East. He has also worked with internationally recognized Michelin Starred Chefs including Henrik Yde-Andersen, Igor Macchia, Michael Schlow, and Giorgio Locatelli.

Prior to joining the team, Idin worked for the pre-opening of different hotels where he served as an integral part of the culinary team, creating excellent dishes with a unique blend of creative flair and passion for food.

Sherif Madkour, the General Manager said: “We trust Chef Idin will be a strong asset to our culinary team and we wish him all the best in his new assignment.”

In his new role, Idin will oversee the kitchen operations for the all-day dining restaurant, Channels as well as Nelson’s, Prego’s, The Terrace and the private catering and banquet unit.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.