DAVID SHAROBEEM
Irvine,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in different fields and backgrounds. Enthusiastic with strong work ethics and ability to excel in a fast-paced working environment. Searching for an opportunity to obtain valued experience in the Food and Beverage Industry and to exercise my skills in the culinary field. Moreover, I believe in the power held in a group of individuals with common goal of pleasing guest with excellent service and fine dining. With a no ego approach to learning and training, I seek to improve and apply my knowledge while sharing with my team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to elevate culinary skills and knowledge.
- Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Started as a Cook I and shortly got promoted into a Sous Chef position after working there for 9 months.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on basic culinary techniques and fundamentals to improve there skill and performance and increase kitchen workflow.
- Plating and garnishing every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong guest levels.
- Collaborating with vendors to source desired ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Oversee scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Responsible for inventing and ordering for three meal restaurant with overnight service.
Cook I
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Working at the three meal Restaurant Aveo Table + Bar, preparing and cooking all recipes needed for station and assisting the cooks
- Working with Banquet’s assisting with big events from the kitchen and working live stations cooking fresh food in front of the guest and helping at Bourbon Steak a Michael Mina restaurant on property as a Chef De Partie.
Cook I
Montage Laguna Beach
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Working at the Three meal restaurant The LOFT, preparing and cooking all recipes need for station
- Helping out banquets when needed.
Cook II
Waterfront Beach Resort
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Cooking and prepping in 4 different venues in the hotel, working on different kinds of cuisines on different levels Such as The Boardwalk Restaurant, OffShore lounge, Riptide pool kitchen and bar, and the Banquets kitchen
- Helped reopen a failed restaurant on property and rebranded it into a successful upscale Restaurant and Wine Bar.
Lead cook
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Cook at the main dining hall, preparing and cooking fresh meals for college students and cooking special events for Caterings and Banquets
- Inventory Manager: responsible for counting all inventory for 2 departments in the dining service department and entering counts for dry storages, walk-in refrigerators, and walk-in freezer
- And directing produce deliveries with putting orders away.
Kitchen supervisor
- Managing student workers at a university Den line, helping run different stations and training them on how to handle food properly and how to run busy services efficiently.
Line Cook
OLIVE PIT MEDETERRANEAN GRILL
04.2017 - 05.2018
Line cook
OSMOW’S SHAWERMA AND MEDITERRANEAN FOOD TRUCK
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Working all different stations grill, carving, pantry and wraps, salads and appetizers
- Preparing fresh ingredients every day before busy service
- Food truck cook and prep cook family owned food truck
- I used to do all setup and prep, opening, cooking and selling food, then closing.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration
INISTITUTE OF COOPERATIVE AND MANAGERIAL STUDIES CAIRO
07.2016
High School - Hospitality
SHOUBRA HIGH SCHOOL
06.2012
Skills
- Leading the kitchen
- Restaurant line cooking
- Banquets and offsite Catering
- Inventory Control and ordering
- Menu and Recipe Development
- New cooks Training
Certification
Lead 1.1 Leadership Development with Harvard Business Publishing 10/19/2023
ServSafe food manager certification 12/18/2018 – 12/18/2023
California food handlers certification 05/10/2021 – 05/10/2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
05.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
05.2022 - Current
Cook I
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cook I
Montage Laguna Beach
08.2020 - 08.2021
Cook II
Waterfront Beach Resort
05.2019 - 08.2020
Lead cook
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
05.2018 - 05.2019
Line Cook
OLIVE PIT MEDETERRANEAN GRILL
04.2017 - 05.2018
Line cook
OSMOW’S SHAWERMA AND MEDITERRANEAN FOOD TRUCK
06.2015 - 09.2015
Kitchen supervisor
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration
INISTITUTE OF COOPERATIVE AND MANAGERIAL STUDIES CAIRO
High School - Hospitality
SHOUBRA HIGH SCHOOL