People around work for money, success, needs but among all these, heart followers are few. Chef Faisal, who achieved success in the field of banking, listened to his heart and did a changeover.
He changed from being a well-paid fixed income banker to a chef. Chef Faisal achieved many a degree, many a certificate but couldn’t resist what he was lacking. Today, he is the member of World Master Chefs Society and the founder of Chef Faisal Consultancy which takes privilege in advising multiple restaurants in KSA and Bahrain. He also trains many chefs under him.
“I started with no clue to where this journey might take me. All I knew was that I want to follow my heart. I took multiple courses in cooking from the best of cooking schools in Italy and England and the satisfaction I gained is really hard to describe in words. I was truly on the verge of getting promoted after promoted and then making a life in banking but the call of my passion made me realise that it’s better to advise the food enthusiasts rather than advising people for money. I wish to see as many successful running restaurants as I live, under my consultancy. It’s like a dream to inspire all those who lack inspiration,” says Chef Faisal.
His every step is one to notice and learn from. He can be ideal but his down to earth nature makes him special from others. He always walks with other chefs and never shows the superiority complex. He says, “Whenever I meet someone new who comes to me for consultancy I love to listen to their stories. I love to hear from what they started and what brings them in the field of food which will never ditch them over some promotion. Sometimes I laugh, sometimes cry but trust me the more I heard, the more I learnt. Their stories, well, it makes me get lost in mine and by the time I get out, I am already having the best of consultation advice for what the other one demands.”
Cooking is not easy. You can’t win a heart until you win yours and the increasing followers of Chef Faisal make us realise that what he chooses he sticks to that and made something out of himself. Today, if we check his Instagram handle, there are many followers and still gaining pace. Chef Faisal wants to give successful consultancy services.