Owner / EXECUTIVE CHEF
alhambra mediterranean fiesta
Total years of experience :13 years, 2 Months
Alhambra Mediterranean Fiesta, Oakville, ON Canada 2009 - Present
Owner / EXECUTIVE CHEF
• Executed a 5 year business plan for an open concept restaurant presenting a unique approach to Mediterranean cuisine
• Designed an extensive menu that pleases a wide variety of palates
• Sustained Alhambra as one of the top 5 best Moroccan & Mediterranean restaurants in the Toronto Greater Area
• Oversee the marketing, operation and finance aspects of the business leading to a ½ million in revenue per year
• Have grown a base of clientele through a series of engaging cooking classes and seasonal events
• Hire, train, and direct a brigade of apprentices
• Implement a high standard of hygiene and work safety environment based on all HACCAP and COSHH requirements
The Sultan's Tent, Toronto, On Canada 2007 - 2009
SOUS CHEF
• Supervised line cooks and commis
• Managed back house operations: monitoring stock inventory, staff scheduling, and training
• Performed purchasing duties for this $2.5 million upscale establishment specializing in Moroccan cuisine.
The Oakville Yacht Club, Oakville, ON Canada 2005 - 2007
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SOUS CHEF
• Assisted the Executive Chef in all aspects of back of the house operations
• Managed and executed catering menus and events
• Maintained recopies standards and kept portion control in check during mise en place and line production
• Mastered a la minute cooking by being the saucier for an upscale steak house restaurant
• Created the special de jour and organized the mise en place of the a la carte menu
• Planned the work sheets for the special functions
• Delegated the work flow for the garde manger and the line
Apprenticeship cook • Food Handling Certificate • Smart Serve • Member of the Canadian Culinary Federation