Cooking up success: Nasif's culinary wins through unwavering values and morals

“Do you still not smoke?” “No, I don’t!” Mohamed Nasif, a demi chef de partie onboard the prestigious Four Seasons Explorer – a luxury floating resort currently cruising amidst the breathtaking Rock Islands of Palau, replied chuckling when I reminded him of a statement he made as a 17-year-old.

Those who know Nasif would remember him as a young boy who would pedal his bicycle along the busy Hithadhoo Link Road every day to make his way to Suvadive Café where he worked as a waiter. But in doing so, he was not just a teenager going to his side gig to make some extra cash – he was a symbol of integrity and dedication.