The Ned Doha, a hotel and private members’ club, proudly welcomes three seasoned chefs to its team: Jérôme Voltat, joining as Executive Sous Chef for Ned’s Club’s Private Dining Room; Marsan Ortega, joining as Sushi Head Chef; and Jamal Mustafa, taking the helm as Head Chef for Hadika. Their collective international experience and culinary expertise bring new flavours and experiences to guests and members.
Jérôme Voltat will oversee the dining offering at the private club, Ned’s Club Doha, bringing years of extensive experience working with two Michelin-starred restaurants around the world including Le Gavroche (London, UK) with Chef Michel Roux Jr.; Pic Valence (Valence, France) with Chef Anne-Sophie; Domaine de Châteauvieux (Geneva, Switzerland) with Chef de Cuisine Philippe Chevrier; Le Bristol Hôtel (Paris, France) with Executive Chef Eric Fréchon; and Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons (Oxford, UK) under the guidance of Chef Raymond Blanc. In addition to these experiences, Jérôme has also held prestigious positions at Rosewood London as the Head Chef Sketch Mayfair, and a few other notable restaurants in Beverly Hills.
Marsan Ortega, an award-winning Sushi Chef, enjoys a rich background of over 15 years in Japanese cuisine. Ortega has honed his skills at prominent venues, including AI-KISU Restaurant at LUX* Resorts and Hotels in Grand Bay, Mauritius, and the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Manila, Philippines. His expertise in sushi and Japanese dishes, combined with a dedication to premium ingredients and innovative presentation, aims to provide guests with a unique and refined dining experience.
Jamal Mustafa, the new Jordanian Head Chef at Hadika, the hotel’s authentic Levantine garden restaurant, adds a wealth of experience gained during his tenure at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha. Mustafa blends traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques to deliver distinctive Middle Eastern dishes. His dedication to excellence, creativity, and sustainability resonates with the hotel’s commitment to providing memorable and high-quality food and beverage choices.
Max Binda, Managing Director of The Ned Doha, expressed: ‘The appointment of Chefs Jérôme, Marsan, and Jamal highlights our commitment to continually enhance and diversify our entertainment and dining experiences, a cornerstone of our service offering to our guests in Qatar.’
The Ned Doha, nestled in the building that once housed the Ministry of Interior, is an architectural gem with a rich history. Designed by the Lebanese architect William Sednaoui in the 1970s, this landmark offers views of the Arabian Gulf and city greenery.
For further inquiries or additional information about The Ned Doha, please visit thened.com, call 4406 1111, or WhatsApp at +974 5117 6558
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