PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Looking for a challenging position as the Executive Head Chef in a reputed company with a view to using my wide experience for the benefit of the organization and passing my gained knowledge to my subordinates. Hotel management professional with around 19 years of experience in kitchen work and allied services in hospitality services. Expertise in handling the entire kitchen brigade and the operation involving analyzing performance trends, supply chain (ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution), costs control, and compliance to ensure high-class service delivery to guest. Excellent interpersonal management skills with extensive experience in recruiting, training and development of work force.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to resolve conflicts efficiently
• Attention to detail - Ability to quickly discover and resolve problems
• Inventory rotation
• Banquets and catering
• Food hygiene enforcement
• Inventory control
• Meal preparation
• Sanitation guidelines
• Cleaning and sanitizing methods
• Food plating and presentation
• Portion and cost control
• Signature dish creation
• Kitchen equipment and tools
• Fine-dining expertise
• Recipes and menu planning
• Grilling and deep frying skills
• Resource management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Customer service orientated
• Food preparation techniques
• Culinary expertise
I have 19 years of hotel & tourism in culinary arts and my courses focused on nutrition, menu planning, sanitation, public health laws and regulations. I also gained valuable experience working in a kitchen through my work experiences. I have outstanding taste and smell sensory abilities and I can adapt to any kitchen and to learn the procedures in a fast and efficient manner.
I am familiar with and have the ability to handle the administrative duties associated with this position. I possess outstanding leadership and delegating skills and I believe that it is very important for all staff members to work together as part of a team to accomplish the overall goals. I have the skills and knowledge to plan menus and helpline cooks when necessary to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
I have excellent communication skills and the patience to train new cooks. I also know and can make sure all cooks and other kitchen personnel follow the sanitation rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the customers.
I have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to help take care of problems as they arise quickly and efficiently before they get out of hand. I also have the ability to do inventory and to order foods and other supplies to keep the kitchen fully stocked.
