About Yamen Rakab

Yamen Rakab is a restaurant industry veteran with over 20 years of experience spanning the GCC and Levant. He has transformed ideas into thriving restaurants, built iconic brands from the ground up, and optimized operations for top-performing chains. As the founder of Souryana Restaurant & Café in Ajman and a trusted advisor to investors, Yamen oers end-to-end consulting across planning, execution, and operation

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restaurant consulting services

Yamen oers consulting packages and advisory services tailored for

  • New Investors: Business planning, budgeting, and launch strategy
  • Existing Restaurant Owners: Optimization, cost reduction, menu refinement
  • Hospitality Groups: Concept innovation, franchise support, SOP creation

Career Highlights

  • Over 20 Years of Experience
  • Launched 10+ Restaurants Across the GCC
  • Managed Over 800 Employees
  • Founder of Award-Winning “Souryana” Brand
  • Certified Health & Safety Supervisor Dubai Municipality
  • Member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (French Gastronomy Circle)

Mission

To empower restaurant owners and investors with strategic insights, proven methodologies, and operational excellence to build long-lasting and profitable food concepts

Vision

To be the region’s most trusted restaurant consultant known for blending tradition with innovation and delivering premium hospitality solutions

Our Motto

Every restaurant has a story, and our mission is to turn that story into a successful journey built on passion, excellence, and unforgettable hospitality.

Awards & Certifications

Golden Rating

(Ajman Government)

Food Hygiene & Health Supervisor

(Dubai Municipality)

Member

(La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs)

Ambassador of Humanity

United Arab Emirates

Yamen Certificates

Why Choose Yamen?

With over a decade and a half of achievements in the UAE, Qatar, and Syria, Yamen understands every detail of running a successful restaurant — from concept creation to day-to-day operations. His mission is to guide restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals to:

Launch restaurants with unique, market-ready concepts

Streamline operations and cost management

Revive underperforming restaurants with turnaround strategies

Tailored Consulting Services for Your Business

Build teams that deliver outstanding customer service

Engineer menus that are profitable and innovative

Enhance Brand Identity & Market Positioning

Speaking Engagements & Workshops

  • Culinary Entrepreneurship Workshops
  • Hospitality University Lectures
  • Restaurant Startup Bootcamps
  • Government & Private F&B Initiatives

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Michael Stevens

CEO, CloudSync (SaaS Startup)

What Sets Yamen Apart

2000 - 2007

Training & Work in Syrian
Fine Dining

2007 - 2009

Opened Al Bayt Al Lubnani in Abha – Saudi Arabia

2009-2012

Event Director at Qasr Al Nargis – Old Damascus

2012–2017

Reem Al Bawadi – Marina & Boulevard (Best Family Restaurant Award)

2015

Al Bawadi Bahrain (Ramada Hotel
Franchise)

2018–2020

Operations Director – Mir Amin Lebanese Cuisine

2020–2021

CEO – Mashawi Halabiya Chain (7 branches, 800+ employees)

2023–Now

Founder – Souryana Restaurant & Café (Ajman Golden Award)

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Based in UAE – Available for International Projects