Marriott Resort Momi Bay Chef de Partie Mufeed Ali was inspired by his father to become a chef.

“My father was a great chef.”

“He used to work at Shangri-La and I was his big fan,” Mr Ali said.

Mr Ali had worked in various eateries in the culinary industry for a decade now.

Originally from Kulukulu, Sigatoka, Mr Ali attended Kulukulu Public School before he joined Cuvu College.

He completed his cookery studies at the Fiji National University.

He rejoined Marriott International property in December last year.

Mr Ali and his team worked on introducing complete Mediterranean cuisine at Lagoon House on Marriott Momi Bay Resort in April this year.

Talk About Your Experience In The Industry?
I have worked in various location properties and

I also worked in a restaurant in New South Wales before coming back home.

Mana Island Resort. Photo: www.travelonline.com

What Are Some Places In Fiji That Are On Your Bucket-List?
Visit Mana Island as celebrity Lance Seeto was there and has done a lot there too.

I’ve heard a lot about that island.

Message To Students Who Want To Become Chefs.
I know it’s been hard for the past two years but in this industry, you will get to learn a lot.

Learning never stops.

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