Houssam Kamar Eddin
Lebanon
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious Mediterranean dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Conversational English & Arabic skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Al Halabi House Restaurant
11.2020 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Chef
Duo Restaurant
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
Education
English Course IELTS Programme
Brain Tec International
Tripoli Lebanon06.2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Motivational Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills: Word, Excel & Power-point
- Multitasking
- Staff Training
Hobbies
- Reading books & magazines on cars & mechanics of all forms from steam engines, international combustion engines , diesel & petrol especially high performance from Formula 1 to drag racing books.
- Reading Western & Asian cookery manuals & books.
- Reading about animals in wild native environment.
- Enjoy hiking mountain trails, appreciating fresh air & looking at nature.
- Love domestic pets cats, dogs & especially rabbits and caring for them if they are in need of medical attention.
- Fishing for silver carp, red snapper in sea and rainbow trout in fresh water lakes & rivers,
- Playing soccer & doing country running to keep fit.
- Love travelling in different regions to learn how restaurant chef's and village peasants cook different varieties of food especially same food to improve what i already know about cooking.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Al Halabi House Restaurant
11.2020 - Current
Chef
Duo Restaurant
01.2009 - 02.2017
English Course IELTS Programme
Brain Tec International
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