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Work History
Education
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Youssef El Attar

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at PF Changs, excelling in team leadership and innovative menu planning. Recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional food presentation and effective inventory management, resulting in significant cost savings. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards while mentoring kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

2019
years of professional experience

Work History

Seven Bridges

Sous Chef / Manager

Job overview

  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.

Black Fin

Sous Chef
07.2010 - 07.2018

Job overview

Scheduling, ordering, inventory, running kitchen

PF Changs Restaurant

Executive Chef
04.2000 - 06.2007

Job overview

Overall operating culinary standards

Education

Hassan High School
Rabat Morocco

06.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Safety management
  • Knife skills
  • Supervising food prep
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sous Chef
Black Fin
07.2010 - 07.2018
Executive Chef
PF Changs Restaurant
04.2000 - 06.2007
Sous Chef / Manager
Seven Bridges
Hassan High School
Youssef El Attar