Chinese New Year with Waterfront Mactan
Traditional Chinese activities and culture was also showcased at the Grand Lobby like the Lion and Dragon dance.
Chinese New Year at Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino, Mactan
Posted by Sinjin Pineda on Friday, January 27, 2017
New Beginnings with Chef Issam Al-Suhairy
Chef Sam, as he is commonly called, had his humble start at a renowned Italian Bakery and Restaurant in Manila where he worked for almost four (4) years. He also worked in international esteemed establishments and up-scale restaurants like Princess Cruise Line International, Hyatt Hotel Regency (Florida), Sanderling Duck Resort (North Carolina USA), Pump House (Alaska, USA), Little Next Door and the Burger Kitchen (California, USA).
In 2011, Chef Sam returned to the country and worked as Head Chef for a culinary school, Treston International College in Taguig City. After a year and a half, he joined Vikings Luxury Buffet as Sous Chef for both its MOA and SM North Edsa Branches. Thereafter, he was hired by The Cravings Group as Head Chef of Casa Roces at the Malacanang.
Most recently, Chef was busy with his consulting roles and became Chef Consultant in various restaurants. He has also been doing cooking demonstrations for GMA’s Good News with Vicky Morales segment and UNTV guesting.
He said being a part of Waterfront Mactan gave him a strong sense of responsibility. The happy hotel environment is his perfect motivation aside from his family’s support.
“All the wonderful things in life are in the other side of fear,” as Chef Sam always say.
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Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino Mactan is situated right across the Mactan Cebu International Airport and is literally just steps away from this newly-enhanced gateway.
