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Simon Yazbek

39A Villiers Street Merrylands,NSW

Summary

Talented Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience, kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Lebanese, French , Italian cuisines, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational arabic, french and English skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Two Brothers Mediterranean Restauant
09.2018 - Current
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Casual Cook

Hamilton Education And Care
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Executive Chef

Chez Simon Restautant
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Executive Chef

Palm Beach Hotel
06.2009 - 05.2015
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Chef

Patisserie La Cite
11.2007 - 05.2009
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Cook

Petit Cade De Paris
09.2004 - 10.2007
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Training Certificate - Pastry And Cake Design

Educatel ( Distance Learning Service)
France
10.2023

Certificate IV ( Recognised) - Commercial Cookery

VITASSES
East Merlbourne , Victoria
07.2022

Certificate III ( Recognised) - Commercial Cookery

Frontier Training & Technology
Glenroy, VIC
04.2019

Diploma (withdraw) - Dietetics

CNED ( National Center For Distance Education )
Lyon, France

Training Certificate With Farmwork - French Cuisine

Guy Martin Atelier
Paris, France
06.2012

Technical Distinction - Science of Tourism

The Public Academy of Tripoli
Tripoli, Lebon
06.2004

Certificate - Byzantine Music

Byzantine School
Tripoli, Lebanon
04.2003

Technical Baccalaureate - Hospitality

The Public Academi of Zgarta
Zgarta, Lebanon
06.2000

Skills

  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Catering and Events
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Quality Assurance

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Casual Cook

Hamilton Education And Care
10.2019 - 06.2023

Executive Chef

Two Brothers Mediterranean Restauant
09.2018 - Current

Executive Chef

Chez Simon Restautant
06.2015 - 12.2017

Executive Chef

Palm Beach Hotel
06.2009 - 05.2015

Chef

Patisserie La Cite
11.2007 - 05.2009

Cook

Petit Cade De Paris
09.2004 - 10.2007

Training Certificate - Pastry And Cake Design

Educatel ( Distance Learning Service)

Certificate IV ( Recognised) - Commercial Cookery

VITASSES

Certificate III ( Recognised) - Commercial Cookery

Frontier Training & Technology

Diploma (withdraw) - Dietetics

CNED ( National Center For Distance Education )

Training Certificate With Farmwork - French Cuisine

Guy Martin Atelier

Technical Distinction - Science of Tourism

The Public Academy of Tripoli

Certificate - Byzantine Music

Byzantine School

Technical Baccalaureate - Hospitality

The Public Academi of Zgarta

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