Versatile, dynamic and passionate Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress and satisfy diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Roots Bistro
San Jose, CA
01.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented menus for the restaurant, catering events, and private parties.
Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
Head Chef
Elyse Restaurant
San Jose, CA
03.2017 - 08.2021
Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Line Cook
Kobe Kitchen and Grill
Cupertino, CA
04.2015 - 03.2016
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Head Chef
Comptoir des Ogres/Bao's Catering
Brussels, Belgium
11.2011 - 01.2015
Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Education
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
IESPCF
Braine-L'alleud, BE
06-2003
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Ecole Commerciale Et Industrielle De Wavre
Wavre, BE
06-2001
Skills
Performance Assessments
Food and beverage pairing
Kitchen Staff Management
Sanitation Guidelines
Forecasting and planning
Menu Planning
Restaurant Operations
Staff Scheduling
Banquets and catering
Team Leadership
Languages
english
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Dutch
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Executive Chef
Roots Bistro
01.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Elyse Restaurant
03.2017 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Kobe Kitchen and Grill
04.2015 - 03.2016
Head Chef
Comptoir des Ogres/Bao's Catering
11.2011 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
IESPCF
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Ecole Commerciale Et Industrielle De Wavre
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