Muchie Masunungure Wins Gold for Most Popular Chef of the Year at Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025
Award-Winning Chef Muchie Elevates Dubai’s Dining Scene with Visionary Menu Innovation and Expert Hospitality Management.
Muchie Masunungure, the visionary Executive Chef at Soul Hospitality Restaurant LLC, was honored with the Gold Award for Most Popular Chef of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025, hosted by Hozpitality Group on June 2nd at Address Sky View, Dubai.
With a culinary journey that spans more than a decade and includes leadership roles at some of Dubai’s most celebrated hospitality brands, Chef Muchie is a true maestro in the kitchen. His culinary philosophy is rooted in passion, innovation, and excellence — values that have made him a standout figure in the industry. Currently leading the culinary operations at Soul Hospitality, Chef Muchie is responsible for concept development, menu innovation, team training, and high-standard execution across multiple venues.
Prior to this, he made a significant mark at The Farm Restaurant, SA Ways Trading, Babygoose Investments, and Habtoor Hospitality, where he garnered accolades such as What’s On Magazine’s Best Brunch below AED 400 for four consecutive years. His background in menu engineering, kitchen design, and hospitality operations has contributed to a legacy of successful dining concepts and consistently high guest satisfaction.
Armed with a Master of Business Administration from the Swiss School of Business and Management (expected 2025) and an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management from ASMI, Chef Muchie blends academic knowledge with hands-on expertise — a rare combination that has earned him admiration from peers and patrons alike.
The Gold Award for Executive Chef of the Year cements his reputation as not just a master of the craft, but also a leader shaping the future of dining in the region.
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