Ali Hamouda
Chef Patisseris
Sousse
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with experience at Movenpick Hotel, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline operations. Motivated hospitality professional with a pastry degree, known for being a fast learner and a strong team player. Passionate about learning new skills and improving techniques in a kitchen environment. Reliable, hardworking, and able to adapt quickly in fast-paced settings while maintaining high quality and hygiene standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Movenpick Hotel
04.2025 - Current
- Started as a Waiter, providing high-quality customer service in a fast-paced hotel environment
- Assisted with pool area service, ensuring guest comfort, cleanliness, and safety
- Promoted to work in the hotel’s Italian Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant, delivering attentive table service and supporting daily operations
- Occasionally supported the Reception Desk, assisting with guest inquiries, check-ins, and general front-desk tasks
- Demonstrated flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt quickly to different departments
Pastry Chef
Yassminet
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Pastry Chef
Mille Une Feuille
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
Coffee Shop Worker
Coffee Tunis
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Prepared high-quality beverages consistently by adhering to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures, equipment usage, and company policies to ensure smooth integration into the team.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all menu items, effectively answering customer inquiries and offering customized recommendations based on individual preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ifct Formation
Tunis 12.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Emtiez School
Nadhour 09.2006 - 06.2020
Skills
Service quality
Order taking
Table setting
Customer Service & Guest Relations
Food & Beverage Service
Multitasking in High-Pressure Environments
Team Collaboration
Basic Front Desk / Reception Support
Basic food preparation (cutting, chopping, plating)
Assisting chefs and kitchen staff
Following recipes and kitchen instructions
Preparation of cakes, tarts, pastries, and desserts
Dough and batter preparation
Creams, fillings, and sauces (custards, ganache, mousses)
Dessert plating and presentation
Food handling and storage
Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization
Additional Information
Highly flexible and willing to work in different departments when needed. Comfortable working in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. Available for shifts, including weekends and holidays. I am currently learning Slovenian with strong motivation to improve as quickly as possible.
sports
Regular participation in sports, maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
Movenpick Hotel
04.2025 - Current
Pastry Chef
Yassminet
01.2022 - 03.2025
Pastry Chef
Mille Une Feuille
07.2021 - 12.2021
Coffee Shop Worker
Coffee Tunis
01.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Ifct Formation
12.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Emtiez School
09.2006 - 06.2020