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Hamed El Kourm

Belgrade

Summary

With over 8 years in the food industry, including my most recent role in a prestigious hotel kitchen, I have honed my skills in high-quality cuisine, kitchen leadership, and efficient operations. Highly motivated, professional, and organized, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional flavors, presentation, and consistency in every dish. Now seeking a new challenge, I am eager to bring my expertise and creativity to a dynamic kitchen where I can contribute to excellence and innovation. I look forward to the opportunity to add value to your team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Cook

Hotel Balkan
02.2024 - Current
  • Breakfast Buffet Oversight: Plan, prepare, and present a diverse and high-quality breakfast buffet, catering to various dietary preferences and ensuring timely replenishment throughout service
  • À La Carte Menu Execution: Craft and cook a range of international dishes for the restaurant's à la carte menu, maintaining authenticity and high culinary standards
  • Plating & Presentation: Ensure every dish is beautifully plated, following hotel standards for aesthetics and enhancing the guest dining experience
  • Quality Control: Ensure all dishes meet the hotel's standards for taste, presentation, and consistency before they are served to guests
  • Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of ingredients and kitchen supplies, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages and minimize waste
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
  • Compliance with Health Regulations: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with culinary trends and continuously seek opportunities to improve menu offerings and kitchen operations

Grill Master

Baltazar Grill
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Cooking & Food Preparation - Season, marinate, and grill proteins to required doneness while maintaining quality and consistency
  • Plating & Presentation - Ensure every dish is visually appealing and meets restaurant standards before serving
  • Collaboration with Kitchen Team - Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery
  • Inventory & Stock Management - Monitor stock levels for meats, marinades, and grilling ingredients, ensuring timely replenishment
  • Equipment Maintenance - Properly clean and maintain grills, smokers, and other cooking equipment to ensure longevity and efficiency
  • Station Cleanliness & Safety - Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized grill station in compliance with health and safety regulations

Chef Assistant

1NULL8
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Food Preparation Support: Assist in the preparation of a variety of dishes, including meat, fish, and vegetarian options, ensuring ingredients are ready for cooking
  • Grill Station Assistance: Support the grilling of premium meats, ensuring they are cooked to the desired doneness and presented according to restaurant standards
  • Kitchen Station Maintenance: Keep all kitchen stations clean, organized, and stocked, adhering to health and safety regulations
  • Collaboration with Culinary Team: Work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service and timely delivery of dishes
  • Compliance with Hygiene Standards: Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in all food preparation and storage areas

Chef Cook

Coffee, Tea & Sympathy
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Cooking & Food Preparation - Pasta, salad, breakfast and brunch preparation
  • Plating & Presentation - Ensure every dish is visually appealing and meets restaurant standards before serving
  • Collaboration with Kitchen Team - Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery
  • Inventory & Stock Control - Monitor and manage fresh produce, dairy, and dry goods to maintain proper stock levels
  • Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance - Maintain a clean and organized workspace, following health and safety regulations

Grill Master

Stepin Vajat
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cooking & Food Preparation – Season, marinate, and grill proteins to required doneness while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Collaboration with Kitchen Team – Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery.
  • Inventory & Stock Management – Monitor stock levels for meats, marinades, and grilling ingredients, ensuring timely replenishment
  • Equipment Maintenance – Properly clean and maintain grills, smokers, and other cooking equipment to ensure longevity and efficiency.
  • Station Cleanliness & Safety – Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized grill station in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Grill Master

Walter
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cooking & Food Preparation – Season, marinate, and grill proteins to required doneness while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Plating & Presentation – Ensure every dish is visually appealing and meets restaurant standards before serving.
  • Collaboration with Kitchen Team – Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery.
  • Inventory & Stock Management – Monitor stock levels for meats, marinades, and grilling ingredients, ensuring timely replenishment
  • Equipment Maintenance – Properly clean and maintain grills, smokers, and other cooking equipment to ensure longevity and efficiency.
  • Station Cleanliness & Safety – Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized grill station in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Grill Master

Restaurant Cica
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Cooking & Food Preparation – Season, marinate, and grill proteins to required doneness while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Collaboration with Kitchen Team – Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow and timely food delivery.
  • Inventory & Stock Management – Monitor stock levels for meats, marinades, and grilling ingredients, ensuring timely replenishment
  • Equipment Maintenance – Properly clean and maintain grills, smokers, and other cooking equipment to ensure longevity and efficiency.
  • Station Cleanliness & Safety – Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized grill station in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Amir Al-Mansi
Gaza, Palestine
06-2014

Skills

  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Team work
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Effective communication
  • Workflow optimization
  • New hire training
  • Vendor relations
  • Adaptability
  • Effective communication

Languages

Serbian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/20/96
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Serbian

Timeline

Chef Cook

Hotel Balkan
02.2024 - Current

Grill Master

Baltazar Grill
07.2022 - 01.2024

Chef Assistant

1NULL8
02.2021 - 07.2022

Chef Cook

Coffee, Tea & Sympathy
02.2020 - 01.2021

Grill Master

Stepin Vajat
01.2019 - 01.2020

Grill Master

Walter
07.2017 - 01.2019

Grill Master

Restaurant Cica
06.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Amir Al-Mansi
Hamed El Kourm