Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Australian Venue co
Adelaide, SA
03.2022 - 04.2024
Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.
Junior Sous Chef
Caravan Restaurants
Cannon Street, City Of London
05.2021 - 09.2021
Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
Provided guidance to staff members regarding recipes, plating techniques, garnishes and portion control.
Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Take Away Restaurant Owner
Tastery Food Kitchen
Covent Garden, London
07.2020 - 07.2021
Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
Senior Chef De Partie
London House (Gordon Ramsay group)
Battersea, London
10.2018 - 07.2019
Checked temperature control settings throughout service periods to ensure food was being cooked correctly.
Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Supervised and trained junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure they were working safely and efficiently.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to health safety regulations and hygiene standards.
Monitored portion control to ensure consistency across the menu items.
Sous Chef
Jamie's Italian
Greenwich , London
07.2013 - 03.2018
As a junior sous chef my responsibility were to:
Given support to head chef and sous chef
Leading the kitchen, helping the others chefs
Mentored and trained junior staffs
Interviewed and inducted new chefs
Making sure the food quality it was outstanding and followed the specs
complete the paper work like:HACCP (Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point)