Niki Ioannou-Leone
Hillside,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Chef Manager with a proven track record at La Porchetta Ballarat, excelling in kitchen operations and staff management. I am proficient in food presentation and spoilage prevention, I consistently improved food quality and customer satisfaction while training teams to maintain high standards. Committed to creating safe, efficient kitchen environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
La Porchetta Ballarat
09.2017 - 02.2024
- Supervision and training of kitchen staff, to adhere to kitchen procedures and practices.
- Oversaw grill, pans, and larder sections ensuring food quality.
- Maintained well-organized sections and par levels to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs.
Cafe Manager
Limnos Cavery Cafe
02.2012 - 10.2016
- Trained cafe employees.
- Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Managed and executed external catering events.
- Managed display products effectively to achieve consistent sales with minimal waste.
- Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
Education
Diploma - Tourism And Hotel Management
Americanos College
Cyprus06-1989
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Staff management
- Catering oversight
- Inventory supervision
- Food presentation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Schedule implementation
- Time management
Timeline
Chef Manager
La Porchetta Ballarat
09.2017 - 02.2024
Cafe Manager
Limnos Cavery Cafe
02.2012 - 10.2016
Diploma - Tourism And Hotel Management
Americanos College
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