Gastronomica is a leading restaurant operator of  homegrown original, upscale dining concepts with operations in Kuwait, UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain. 

Founded in 2003, Gastronomica is the brainchild of Basil Al Salem with offices based out of Kuwait and Dubai. After nurturing his concepts part time in his home kitchen and inventing the alchemy that would transform a pedestrian product into the core part of a total dining experience, Basil was ready to launch his first restaurant, b+f Burger Boutique in 2005, which became an instant benchmark in the industry.

The future of the restaurant business is no longer the food, but providing customers with a stand out experience. 
With more than nine unique concepts created in-house from the ground up, Gastronomica aims to be the leader of original dining concepts in the Middle East. By carving out a niche of focusing on high-quality products, the company principle is to create a Total Dining Experience.

Gastronomica holds underneath its umbrella: b+f Burger Boutique, Burger Boutique Black, Slider Station, b+f Roadside Diner, OFK, b+f OFK, Cocoa Room, White Robata, Nomad and Lazy Cat.

Food & Beverage

Restaurants

Gastronomica ME

Gastronomica ME's headquarters in Downtown -Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Basil Alsalem

Naveed Dowlatshahi

Elias Safi

Ramadas Mohanan Aca

The Operations Team at Gastronomica ME is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day functions of the company's diverse restaurant portfolio. This team ensures that each dining concept maintains the highest standards of quality and customer experience, manages staff performance, coordinates logistics, and implements efficient operational processes across all locations in Kuwait, UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar, and Bahrain. Their goal is to create seamless, memorable dining experiences that uphold Gastronomica's reputation for originality and excellence.

Operations Team

The Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Team at Gastronomica ME is responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top talent to support the company's diverse and innovative dining concepts. They manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations, ensuring that the organization is staffed with skilled professionals who align with Gastronomica's commitment to providing a standout Total Dining Experience.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Team

The Finance Team at Gastronomica ME is responsible for managing the financial health of the company by overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and analysis across all restaurant operations in the region. They ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, and strategic financial decision-making to support the company's growth and profitability. Team members include the Assistant Manager Finance, Finance Manager, Regional Finance Manager, and Group Chief Financial Officer, who collaborate to maintain fiscal discipline and drive financial success for Gastronomica ME's diverse dining concepts.

Gastronomica ME

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Operations Team

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Team

Finance Team

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Gastronomica ME

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Teams

Operations Team

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Team

Finance Team

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