CHARLY FARQUHARSON
Rose Hall,St. James
Summary
Highly motivated Executive Sous Chef with over 20 years of critically acclaimed experience in 5-star hotels, preparing delicious and healthy dishes. Adept at coordinating and managing overall kitchen operations, while maintaining high quality food standards. Performs at a consistently high standard with excellent time management, leadership and a track record of delivering mission-critical results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chef
Hawks Cay Resort and Spa
01.2023 - Current
- Managed time efficiently when completing multiple tasks, ensuring smooth flow of kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.
Head Chef
Cornucopia Restaurant & Bar
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Creating menus, directing kitchen operations and the food preparation process
- Checking and approving dishes before they are served to customers
Sous Chef
Half Moon Jamaica
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition
Assistant Chef
Fishermain Restaurant and bar in Bar Harbour
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Manage inventory & ensure compliance with food safety & kitchen cleanliness standards
- Assist kitchen staff in the preparation of food
Executive Sous Chef
Grand Palladium
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assist Exev Chef with menu planning and meal prep
- Managing kitchen with 272 staff, food preparation, delivery and presentation throughout the restaurant's opening hours
Executive Sous Chef
Iberostar Beach Grand Resort and Spa
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Assisted Exec Chef with the preparation of menu items, recipes & meals
- Supervised a team of 136 staff, trained new recruits, & maintained food stock levels through proper inventory management
Senior Sous Chef (Temp)
Sandals Royal Caribbean and Spa
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked alongside Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities such as staff supervision, menu/food preparation, & ensured food quality and freshness
Sous Chef / Chef De Partie / Asst. Butcher
Iberostar Beach Resort and Spa
05.2007 - 03.2016
- Prepared meals according to designated recipes to maintain meal quality & consistency
Chef / Store Clerk / Asst. Butcher
Sunset Beach Resort and Spa
01.1999 - 05.2007
Education
High School Diploma -
St. James High
St. JamesFood Preparation -
Granville Training Institue
St. James01.2016
Skills
- Good Communication
- Supervisory Management
- MS Office & Numerical
- Food Preparation Best Practices
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Sanitary & Safety Guidelines
- Inventory Management
- Organizational
Certification
- Diploma in Food Preparation, NCTVET
- Sous Chef Levels 3 & 4, NCTVET
- Certificate in Commercial Food Prep
- Commis Chef Level 2
- Safety Monitor / Fire Warden
- Team Jamaica TPDCo Certificate
- Customer Service Certificate
- Basic First Aid
References
- Chef Alfonso, Iberostar Beach Resort and Spa, (876) 564 8593
- Chef Klaus, Halfmoon Jamaica, (876) 394 4551
Timeline
Head Chef
Cornucopia Restaurant & Bar
05.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Chef
Hawks Cay Resort and Spa
01.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Half Moon Jamaica
12.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Chef
Fishermain Restaurant and bar in Bar Harbour
04.2022 - 10.2022
Executive Sous Chef
Grand Palladium
10.2021 - 04.2022
Executive Sous Chef
Iberostar Beach Grand Resort and Spa
09.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Sous Chef (Temp)
Sandals Royal Caribbean and Spa
03.2016 - 09.2016
Sous Chef / Chef De Partie / Asst. Butcher
Iberostar Beach Resort and Spa
05.2007 - 03.2016
Chef / Store Clerk / Asst. Butcher
Sunset Beach Resort and Spa
01.1999 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
St. James High
Food Preparation -
Granville Training Institue
- Diploma in Food Preparation, NCTVET
- Sous Chef Levels 3 & 4, NCTVET
- Certificate in Commercial Food Prep
- Commis Chef Level 2
- Safety Monitor / Fire Warden
- Team Jamaica TPDCo Certificate
- Customer Service Certificate
- Basic First Aid
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