AHMED ABDELMAHDI
Chef
United Arab Emirates
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Eltayeb Restaurant
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Chef
Bahia Cairo
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Chef Assistant
Leila Min Lebnen
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback or concerns promptly, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork within the restaurant setting.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends to create innovative dishes that increased repeat business.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
Chef Assistant
Enab Beirut
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback or concerns promptly, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork within the restaurant setting.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Timeline
Chef
Eltayeb Restaurant
03.2023 - 03.2024
Chef
Bahia Cairo
03.2022 - 03.2023
Chef Assistant
Leila Min Lebnen
02.2019 - 02.2021
Chef Assistant
Enab Beirut
01.2018 - 01.2019