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Henrik Sargsyan

Henrik Sargsyan

Glendale,CA

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 6 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Chef

Paapaiii BBQ
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and executed innovative menus aligned with brand identity, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Led a team of Paapaiii BBQ culinary professionals, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to ensure consistent quality and service excellence.
  • Oversaw the implementation of food safety and sanitation protocols, ensuring compliance with all health regulations
  • Cultivated relationships with local suppliers and vendors to source high-quality ingredients and support community initiatives.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Chef

Epique Restaurant
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Sous Chef

Martini Royale Cafe
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.

Cook

Martini Royale Cafe
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.

Cook

Garun Cafe
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.

Education

Certificate - Cooking

Araratyan Cuisine
04.2018

Skills

  • Menu Development
  • Dish Preparation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Staff Coordination
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Grilling and Deep Frying Skills
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills

Languages

Armenian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional

Timeline

Brand Chef

Paapaiii BBQ
12.2023 - Current

Chef

Epique Restaurant
01.2022 - 12.2023

Sous Chef

Martini Royale Cafe
03.2020 - 03.2021

Cook

Martini Royale Cafe
08.2018 - 03.2020

Cook

Garun Cafe
04.2018 - 08.2018

Certificate - Cooking

Araratyan Cuisine
Henrik Sargsyan