Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team by providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
Successfully balanced diverse responsibilities including menu design, staff training, budget management, and event coordination.
Chef De Partie
Esca
01.2022 - 03.2023
Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Second Chef
Holiday Hotel
03.2019 - 07.2022
Managed time effectively during high-volume shifts, prioritizing tasks appropriately to meet service deadlines without compromising quality standards.
Implemented creative garnishing techniques that enhanced dish presentation and overall visual appeal for customers.
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Demi Chef
Aroma Lounge Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2017
Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Boosted kitchen morale and productivity through genuine respect for colleagues, open communication, and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef
Zooba
01.2015 - 01.2016
Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.