We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Maurad Ali a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Maurad, thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.
i feel my optimism come from my life’s history of good things happening for me and my family, especially after a tragedy. it also has grown with my success as a dad and chef.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Ali enrolled at Johnson & Wales University in 1999 and decided to study and train to become a chef. Two years of rigorous training by the world’s best chef instructors was my way of becoming the best that I could be. My culinary studies included French Classic Cuisine, Mediterranean Italian, American, Asian and Modern Fusion.
After graduation my chef career took off like a rocket ship! By the time I was 24 years old I was Executive Chef at one of SOBE’s top restaurants “Tantra”. I was competing in cooking competitions with some of America’s best chefs in New York and Miami and I was introduced in several magazines and introduces as one of the top chefs in Miami. I have be in charge of several of Miami’s top restaurants including Shula’s Steak, Fountain Bleau Hilton and Capital Grill.
Ali’s experiences at Chef Allen, led the way for him to become Executive Kitchen Manager of Shula’s Steak House where he continued to develop not only his cooking technique, but also improved on his administrative skills dealing with budgets and menu planning.
Now a seasoned chef, opportunity led Ali to the prestigious Tantra Restaurant on South Beach where Ali adorned the title of Executive Chef. Freedom and artist creativity allowed Ali to tailor Menus for unique functions while instructing all employees about The taste of Tantra.
My career and position caused major problem in my marriage, so I thought deep and hard to come up with a alternate route to secure income and have a quality life with my family. I decided to transition from chef de cuisine at the World Famous Fountain Bleau Resort to bartender/whitening restaurants in Miami and Boca Raton at several fine restaurants.
In 2004 met a music icon and began occasional private chef service for him. After a few months he offer me a full time position taking care of every meal he ate..
Now its 2022 and I am 4 years in at my very own restaurant C.L.A.S.S. Soiree Steakhouse in Downtown Hollywood, with the biggest Hollywood actor of 2018/2019 and Hollywood movie producers as my main clientele. I’m lucky and blessed to “still” have the Premier Private Chef Company in South Florida.
C.L.A.S.S. PRIVATE CHEF COMPANY was created to bring to you, that Intimate Dining Experience you will never forget. Whether its lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch or just cocktails, our services and products push the limits of quality.
Impress your Clients or your Loved Ones by letting us provide you with five star meals and services.
Our Goal is to leave long lasting impressions by providing true five star dining and impeccable services in the comfort of your own Home!
From intimate affairs on a Private Yacht to Lavish Affairs in Five Star Hotels, we can provide the lighting, music and décor based on the Client’s taste to achieve the desired ambiance
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Being Professional Finding big spend clients
working well with others
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
i would love to partner with a club promoter/s to present a all inclusive day or pool party that involves equally Music, drinks, and FOOD (tapas/horedivers)
Contact Info:
- Website: www.classluxgroup.com
- Instagram: @classluxgroup
