Khalid Elfoulki

General Manager

Originally from Casablanca, Khalid Elfoulki was raised in a home where hospitality was more than a gesture, it was second nature. Watching his mother welcome friends and strangers alike with warmth and generosity, he learned early on that every guest should feel like family — a lesson that continues to guide his work today.

Khalid began his hospitality career in 2012 as a barback at Donatella, then joined Ponte Bistro in Harlem, where he rose from bartender to bar manager. He later helped open Renaissance with that same team, building their bar program from scratch. At Le Monde, Khalid started as a floor manager in 2016. The following year, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager and in 2020, he led the restaurant’s reopening after the pandemic — this time as General Manager. 

Since then, Khalid has helped shape a culture of warmth and consistency at Le Monde, strengthening the restaurant’s roots in Morningside Heights and its relationship with the community. His belief is simple: “When people visit Le Monde, they should feel like they’re coming home.”

With an IT Degree in Computers and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Khalid brings an operational mindset to his work. He also enjoys traveling and learning how other cultures approach food and service. At the heart of it all is his love for hospitality. To him, it’s not just as a profession but something embedded in his culture, his upbringing, and his identity.