CULINARY ICON CHEF ELIE LTEIF TAKES THE WORLD STAGE — CROWNED OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® AND RECIPIENT OF THE COVETED GOLD MEDAL 2026, RECOGNIZING HIS EXCEPTIONAL MASTERY AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE.

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From Kitchens to Classrooms to Global Stages — The World of Chef Elie Lteif

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"THE GREAT MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD GASTRONOMY" IS COMING IN 2026

 

An unprecedented gathering of the finest minds in the culinary world—and the legendary chef Elie Lteif will be there!

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Elie Lteif is a passionate culinary professional whose journey reflects creativity, leadership, and a deep love for global gastronomy. As a Chef, Culinary Advisor, Mentor, and Instructor, he brings years of experience shaping culinary concepts, guiding teams, and inspiring young chefs to reach their highest potential. His expertise extends beyond the kitchen — *Chef Elie* has consulted on numerous hospitality and food service projects, offering strategic insights that blend operational excellence with culinary innovation. A chef traveler and cultural explorer, he continuously seeks to discover authentic flavors, traditions, and techniques from around the world, transforming them into meaningful dining experiences.

As an Ambassador of taste Member and AWT Jury Mentor, he remains deeply committed to nurturing culinary talent and fostering collaboration across borders. Looking toward the future of the hospitality industry, *Chef Elie* envisions a world where sustainability, technology, and cultural diversity unite to redefine modern dining. He advocates for smarter kitchen operations, reduced food waste, and the empowerment of local sourcing—balancing innovation with authenticity. His mission is to inspire chefs to think beyond the plate, creating experiences that are not only delicious but also ethical, inclusive, and forward-thinking. A true global chef, *Chef Elie Lteif* continues to elevate the culinary world through passion, purpose, and vision.

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 The global organization Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® Organization & Guide, in collaboration with the esteemed AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT, is proud to present the 6th Global Congress of International Gastronomy & Tourism. This prestigious event will take place at the Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall, on April 21, 2026.

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This landmark Congress will serve as a celebration of global gastronomy—bringing together world-class chefs, innovators, and thought leaders. It will also mark a significant milestone for the Ambassadors of Taste organization, whose mission is to forge meaningful connections between the realms of gastronomy, tourism, and sustainable business partnerships.

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The Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® stands as a trailblazing, international platform for Public-Private Cooperation, offering an impartial and collaborative space for the world's top culinary and tourism professionals. “Our goal is to establish trust, create transformative initiatives, and foster long-lasting partnerships that will shape the future of the global gastronomic landscape.”

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Join us as we create history, advance the global food movement, and make lasting impact on the culinary world.

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More info about the Chef Elie Lteif:  https://www.ambassadorsoftaste.com/elie-lteif

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Learn about the global taste conference: https://www.ambassadorsoftaste.com/6th-international-taste-conference

 

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ELIE LTEIF | Renowned Chef, Culinary Advisor for Nestle UAE and Representative for UAE, Dubai | is announced as an official AMBASSADOR OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® GOLD MEDALLIST 2025 

 

Born in Lebanon in 1983, Elie Lteif started his career as a chef in 2001, then graduated as a hospitality kitchen and pastry artist in 2004 with honors. With a strong passion towards the kitchen and all its aspects, and a profound love for food preparation; he started working in the French cuisine working for international brand such as "Le bistro de Beirut" & "Entrecote de Paris" then moved to the "Buddha Bar" International chain, joining the pre-opening team as a Chef de partie. Passionate about more than 12 types of cuisines, the chef tends to create menus and theme night that mixes various tastes. He has great experience in pre-opening projects between Hotels, catering, and restaurants. 

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The Chef's mission goes along with the core values of Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® organization & guide, such us: "Achievement of a sustainable gastronomy","Cultural heritage preservation", "Environmental sustainability", "Humanitarian aid" and need for "Unity and peace" 

This official award is considered as the top honor for Chefs and other entities connected with high-end gastronomy, in the world.

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The global organization & guide AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® certified & awarded Mr. Elie Lteif with the honorary title of AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® Gold Medal 2025 for his dedication in sustainable gastronomy and for his succesful career in the culinary world.

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2005 Moved to le Royal hotel Lebanon, a 5-star hotel chain as a chef de partie where I got promoted in 3 years to a Jr. Sous chef handling banqueting, room service, royal lounges and a club.

2008 Administrators hospitality management as a Executive chef, working on preopening projects of "Le Noir" as a french asian cuisine and catering, then "Seccar Nabet" , as a modern Lebanese cuisine.

2010 Executive Chef at thena group, part of the pre opening team handling the operation and catering for events, weddings, private jets meal plans.

2012 Executive Chef / Partner at pomme de ciel catering handling the operation and catering for events, weddings.

2013 Moving to Dubai, as an Executive chef for Cedar Dining hospitality management leading a team of 120 chef for the pre-opening of 7 outlets and a central kitchen, serving International, Modern Lebanese and Italian cuisines, along with a massive catering operation.

2016 Pre-opening of Metropolitan boutique hotel, under the Habtoor Group as an executive chef, handling all of the 6 outlets including the pub, the sushi bar, the banqueting, italian restaurant, the all day dining and room service.

2017 Executive Chef at Nassima Royal Hotel, a 5-star hotel, converted to Voco hotel Dubai, under IHG group management part of the pre-opening team of the first Voco brand in the middle east handling the kitchen operation supervising 78 working staff throughout 6 outlets, the room service and the banqueting.

2020 In order to grow, I decided to move to a corporate environment by joining Nestle Professional as a Culinary advisor.

 

Culinary Achievements:

• Over 60 certificates and awards in various kitchen and cooking competitions and seminars.

• Best talented chef 2019 – Voco hotel

• 2 times first runner up east coast salon Culinare.

• Gold Medal Best kitchen team hotel show 2019 – chef tables Hotels show Dubai.

• Gold Medal in Dubai hotel show, chef table competition Culinary Achievements Over 60 certificates and awards in various kitchen and cooking competitions and seminars - Best Kitchen team Dubai 2019 - Silver Medal award in chef table competition 2018 - World Master Chefs Society member Leading kitchen team with 60 medals and 4 trophies in the East Coast salon culinary chef competition and gulfood - First Runner up east coast salon culinary 2018/2019 - Certified pastry judge - B in world association chef society - Malaysia 2018 - Professional Member of la chaine de rotisseur as maitre de rotisseur And many more...

 

Projects:

From Lebanon to the GCC & Africa, Creating more than 35 concepts and leading special royal events.

 

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