Qatar
Museums (QM) has offered Qatari national Mohamed al-Sulaiti a unique
apprenticeship at the Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) award-winning
restaurant, IDAM. Mohamed al-Sulaiti started his apprenticeship a month
ago, after completing a series of IDAM masterclasses over the past year.
The masterclasses, which focused on haute cuisine, were run by
IDAM’s Executive Chef Damien Leroux and his team. During the classes,
the team discussed their passion for gastronomy, shared some of their
latest recipes and provided visitors with a first-hand look into IDAM’s
seasonal menu themes, all of which are infused with a twist on local
cuisine.
IDAM’s Executive Chef, Damien Leroux, said: “Mohamed was a
constant fixture in our masterclasses over the past year and you could
clearly see his passion and dedication to the culinary arts. It’s that
dedication that inspired us to offer him a six-month apprenticeship that
would allow him to grow and develop his skills working alongside the
team at IDAM.”
He added: “This initiative is another example of Qatar
Museums’ effort to nurture young talent and provide them with a
platform to flourish. We’re very excited to be training Mohamed and
sharing our mutual appreciation for Qatari and French culinary
traditions and tastes.”
Commenting on the apprenticeship, Mohamed
al-Sulaiti said: “It is amazing that I’m an apprentice at Alain
Ducasse’s first restaurant in the Middle East and it is humbling being
in the kitchen with his fellow culinary giants. I love the environment
and the dynamics of the kitchen. It’s a real thrill, especially during
service time. The excitement in the air pushes me to become better. The
pace is thrilling and I’m learning something new every time I go in.”
Nestled
at the top floor of the iconic MIA, IDAM offers an innovative and
flavoursome selection of contemporary French Mediterranean cuisine
designed with an Arabic twist, with timeless classics of local and
regional cuisine, and most ingredients sourced locally in Qatar.
For details on upcoming master classes and for pricing and bookings, please contact +974 44224488 or email [email protected]
Mohamed al-Sulaiti says that he loves the environment and the dynamics of the kitchen.