Jordan’s Luxury Dining Scene Shines as La Capitale Marks 10 Years and Welcomes a New Chef at Four Seasons Amman

La Capitale at Four Seasons Hotel Amman is marking its tenth anniversary in November 2026, celebrating a decade of French dining and personalised hospitality in Jordan’s capital. Since opening in 2016, the restaurant has been embraced by residents and visitors for business lunches, special occasions and familiar gatherings.

Its milestone places the people behind its service in the spotlight, while a new culinary chapter is being introduced under Chef Sacha Enjalbert. For those following luxury dining in Jordan, the anniversary highlights how lasting guest relationships, established kitchen expertise and a welcoming atmosphere have shaped this French brasserie over ten years.

Ten Years of Familiar Tables and Shared Experiences

Since its opening, La Capitale has been shaped by more than the dishes served at its tables. Regular visits have been made by guests who return to favourite seats, while business lunches have developed into lasting relationships. Shared meals have become part of the restaurant’s history, supported by a longstanding team. The restaurant’s history is being told through these small, repeated encounters, rather than through a single special occasion.

The anniversary is therefore being presented as a celebration of people as much as a restaurant milestone. Employees working behind the scenes and returning guests are being recognised. Its identity has been built on French brasserie traditions and personal attention.

Longstanding Kitchen Talent Behind the French Brasserie

An important part of that history has been written by Jordanian Chef Khalid Ballout, whose association with Four Seasons Hotel Amman began in 2012. Experience was gained across several hotel restaurants before he joined La Capitale as Junior Sous Chef. There, he learned from the French chefs previously leading the kitchen. He later progressed to Sous Chef and was appointed Chef de Cuisine in 2022.

His familiarity with the restaurant has helped its culinary standards and traditions to be maintained. His progression has been linked to a continuing role in preserving the kitchen’s standards, while knowledge gained from earlier French chefs has been carried into later service. The wider kitchen team is also being recognised for its work during daily service.

Pastry has been another defining part of the restaurant’s story. Executive Pastry Chef Anas Al Qusairi joined the hotel in 2008 and advanced from Assistant Pastry Chef to become its first and only Jordanian Executive Pastry Chef. Traditional flavours and ingredients linked to his Jordanian heritage have informed his work. Nearly two decades of experience have been brought to desserts intended to leave a lasting impression on guests.

Personal Service and Returning Guests Remain at the Centre

The guest experience has also been shaped beyond the kitchen. Restaurant Manager Zaid Alamat and his service team have been credited with recognising familiar faces, learning individual preferences and helping guests feel comfortable. Small details have been valued during business meals and personal occasions. A returning guest’s preferred table, a familiar greeting and thoughtful attention during a meal have all been described as part of the atmosphere created by the team.

According to Till Klauss, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Amman, the tenth anniversary offers an opportunity to honour the people and memories associated with La Capitale. The experience, care and dedication shown by Khalid, Anas, Zaid and their colleagues were highlighted as central to the restaurant’s identity. Appreciation was also expressed for guests who have made the venue part of their own stories.

His reflections emphasised the importance of personal recognition. For luxury dining in Jordan, La Capitale’s anniversary is being framed around those lasting connections rather than a single celebration.

Chef Sacha Enjalbert and the November Anniversary Menu

A new phase is now being introduced with the arrival of Chef Sacha Enjalbert as Chef de Cuisine. His appointment has been positioned as a chance to bring a fresh culinary perspective while maintaining the foundations established during the restaurant’s first ten years. The character of the French Brasserie, including its emphasis on detail and warm hospitality, is intended to remain central as the dining experience develops.

The anniversary will also be marked with a special dinner menu available from 17 to 20 November 2026. The four-day occasion has been planned as part of the tenth anniversary, giving guests an opportunity to take part in the celebration at the restaurant itself.

As the new chef is welcomed, the restaurant’s past and future are being brought together through its people, its longstanding approach to service and its French dining heritage.

A Second Decade Built on the First

At La Capitale, ten years of French dining are being celebrated through the staff and guests who helped create the restaurant’s identity. The contributions of Chef Khalid Ballout, Executive Pastry Chef Anas Al Qusairi and Restaurant Manager Zaid Alamat remain important to that story.

With Chef Sacha Enjalbert now welcomed as Chef de Cuisine, a new culinary chapter is being opened at Four Seasons Hotel Amman. The anniversary menu, offered from 17 to 20 November 2026, provides a timely celebration. Above all, familiar service and shared experiences will remain the essential foundation of this French brasserie’s next decade in Amman.