Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur at the forefront of expansion in the Middle East

October 22,2021 0 Rita Ghantous

With over 20 years of experience, Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur and avid entrepreneur, has been busy launching a series of new projects under the function of managing partner at KJ Consultancy.

Abou Jaoude recently announced the acquisition of the master franchise development of cocktail-gastro bar Salmon Guru in the UAE. The bar was named the Highest Climber in The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2019.

In a statement, Abou Jaoude said: “I can’t wait to work closely with our new partner Diego Cabrera and his amazing team who will bring the Salmon Guru’s Madrid and Ibiza experience to Dubai!”

Abou Jaoude also announced the expansion of TATEL across Bahrain, Riyadh and Beverly Hills. The basis of TATEL´s cuisine is its careful gastronomic offering, a strong Spanish character that’s combined with a stroke of sophistication and innovation. Founded by the partners Manuel Campos Guallar and Abel Matutes Prats, TATEL’s menu brings back traditional recipes from Spain with an international touch. Its exclusive bar offers a wide variety of options, from the most traditional drink to the most authentic cocktail.

Abou Jaoude said: “Connecting this amazing brand to TATEL franchisee in Bahrain, Sheikh Talal Bin Mohammed managed by Kai Hospitality and in KSA with Yakoon Investment, Prince Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, was extremely pleasant. Above all, it was an honor to personally meet TATEL’s partners and my idol Rafa Nadal“

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Rita Ghantous

Publication Executive

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.