Sous Chef Kitchen Staff
Resume:
Walid Ibrahim
Elizabeth, NJ
ad6qd2@r.postjobfree.com
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Sous Chef
AX Hotels-Malta
January 2023 to May 2024
• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized Head Chef
HE Hotel JVC-Dubai
April 2021 to November 2022
Achievements:
x Currently responsible for all Kitchen operation
x Created and developed new menus for all outlets. x Interviewed, selected, trained, supervised, counseled and disciplined all employees in the Department. x Overseeing methods of cookery, portion control and garnishing of all dishes. x Formulated technical recipes and pre-determined costs. x Developed a training manual for all Kitchen staff. x Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility. x Responsible for kitchen and stewarding staff training and development. Hilton Sharjah Hotel 5* Sharjah, UAE
Chef De Cuisine
Hilton Sharjah UAE
January 2020 to June 2020
Due to Pandemic)
Achievements:
x responsible for operation of 7 outlets and outdoor catering x Planed and designed kitchens and stations
x Created and developed new ideas for Arabic kitchen stations of Main Restaurant, Room Service, Pastry outdoor catering
x VVIP Coffee shop and fine dining restaurant
x Recruited culinary team for Arabic sections to delivered consistency and standards x Improved Hygiene standards
x Formulated technical recipes and pre-determined costs x Developed a training manual for all back of house staff x Responsible for Arabic kitchen and training and development Sous Chef
Hilton Dubai Creek-Dubai, AE
February 2018 to January 2020
Achievements
X responsible for operation of 6 outlets and outdoor catering x Created and developed new ideas for kitchen stations of Main Restaurant, Room Service, outdoor catering, English pub and fine dining restaurant
x Recruited culinary team for all sections to delivered consistency and standards x ensuring Maximum profitability
x Improved Hygiene standards
x Preparing reports, cost menus, and perform administrative duties as assigned x Developed a training manual for all back of house staff x Responsible for kitchen and stewarding staff training and development Sous Chef
Coral Hotel Al Barsha-Dubai
February 2016 to February 2018
Achievements
x Currently responsible for operation of all Arabic food and banquet hall. x Planed and designed kitchens and stations
x Created and developed new ideas for kitchen stations of Main Restaurant, Room Service, Pastry House and Café
x Recruited culinary team for all sections to delivered consistency and standards x Developed a training manual for all back of house staff x Responsible for kitchen and stewarding staff training and development Junior Sous Chef
Movenpick Hotel JLT-Dubai, AE
January 2014 to February 2016
Achievements
x Requisitioning of food stuffs and equipment in accordance with the operation needs x Prepared a weekly work schedule and monthly time sheet of all kitchen employees according to the workload
x Assisting in end of month food inventory
Chef De Partie
Al Habtoor Jumeirah Hotel-Dubai
June 2012 to January 2014
Emirates Grand Hotel-Dubai, AE
September 2009 to May 2012
Education
High school diploma in Hotel and Tourism
Orman School
September 1993 to June 1996
Skills
• x Concept multi-operational management skills
x Menu design experience, extensive food cost knowledge x Large knowledge experience in purchasing and food products knowledge x Gained experience in P&L Controlling, experience in managing cost against budgets x Health & Safety Compliance Awards
x Experienced in implementing new systems and procedures Designing and implementing manual operations
x Ability to work under pressure
x Over 15 years' experience in hospitality and culinary industry x Proactive, determined, focused individual, committed culinary professional with extensive knowledge of food art
x Able to multi task, experienced in working within multi-cultural environment x A creative approach to the production of high quality food x A business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen x Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company x Excellent planning and organizational skills
x Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
x Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook, Internet
• Management
• Supervising experience
• Food management
• Knife skills
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• POS
• Shift management
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
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