Reda Faris
Forney,TX
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management, and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding the highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Proud of Leading my culinary team to Execute the USA Pickleball National Championship. Over 10000 people
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Brookhaven Country Club
Farmers Branch, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
- Supervised dramatic changes to kitchens, adhered to health department standards and handled customer requests for healthier food options.
- Supervised 20 BOH staff members and delivered mentorship to strengthen kitchen skills.
- Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned various stages of food production.
Executive Sous Chef
Brookhaven Country Club
Farmers Branch, TX
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Supervised 25 BOH staff members and delivered mentorship to strengthen kitchen skills.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
Kitchen Supervisor
Dallas Country Club
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned various stages of food production.
- Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
- Collaborated with server trainees to promptly resolve potential customer concerns.
Sous Chef
Doma Kitchen
Marina Del Rey, CA
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Sous Chef
Istanbul Cafe And Restaurant
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Chef
Masrawy restaurant
Nairobi , Kenya
10.2010 - 12.2012
Line Cook
Stella de mery
Red Sea , Egypt
05.2008 - 09.2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hotels Management
06.2008
Skills
- Customer Service
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Customer Service Oriented
- Food Prep Planning
- Banquets and Catering
- Menu Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Restaurant Operations
- Inventory Management
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Limited
Certification
Manager food handler
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Chef - Brookhaven Country Club
10.2022 - Current
Executive Sous Chef - Brookhaven Country Club
08.2020 - 09.2022
Kitchen Supervisor - Dallas Country Club
08.2017 - 09.2022
Sous Chef - Doma Kitchen
01.2016 - 08.2017
Sous Chef - Istanbul Cafe And Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Chef - Masrawy restaurant
10.2010 - 12.2012
Line Cook - Stella de mery
05.2008 - 09.2010
Tourism And Hotels - Bachelor of Arts, Hotels Management
Manager food handler
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