Nikola Jovkovic
Smederevo,Serbia
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Head Chef with 15 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Hotel Dragovic
Smederevo, Serbia
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Resourcefulness and good coordination in teamwork, Fluent english speaking
Chef De Cuisine
Restaurant Barrique
Smederevo, Serbia
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented new menu items to meet customer needs.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Managed staff of cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Trained new hires in proper kitchen procedures.
- Created recipes that kept customers coming back for more.
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Reviewed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement.
- Determined portion sizes for all dishes served in the restaurant.
- Supervised food production to ensure quality standards were met.
- Worked closely with other chefs and cooks and provided hands-on training and teaching.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Business Owner
Restaurant Barrique
Smederevo, Serbia
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Participated in trade shows, conventions, and other events related to industry promotion.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Education
High School Diploma -
25th May High School
Smederevo Serbia06-2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Food preparation techniques
- Team Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Safety
- Culinary techniques
- Grilling
- Food and beverage pairing
- Knowledge of kitchen tools
- Culinary expertise
- Menu Planning
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Dish preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Ingredient Selection
- Banquets and catering
- Food science
Organisational Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Delegation
- Planning
- Time management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/28/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Serbian
Languages
English
Professional
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Full Professional
Bosnian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Hotel Dragovic
07.2023 - 03.2024
Chef De Cuisine
Restaurant Barrique
01.2014 - 01.2015
Business Owner
Restaurant Barrique
High School Diploma -
25th May High School
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