dejan cirovic, Head Chef

dejan cirovic

Head Chef

Cova Montenapoleone Restaurant

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
High school or equivalent, Hospitality
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Head Chef at Cova Montenapoleone Restaurant
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2017

Cova is reflection of flagship in Milan dating back to 1817.
It’s maintained true essence with mix of traditional andmodern Italian cuisine.
As part of Cova pre-opening team l was big part of organizing kitchen, trainings and full set up of menus, supplier's, municipality standards etc.
Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls. Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs. Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget. Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen. Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes. Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Sous Chef at Cipriani Restauran
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2016 to December 2017

Set in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Cipriani Dubai features an elegant blue and white nautical aesthetic, high gloss wood interior with polished steel finishes.
On two levels and with an enclosed terrace and intimate bar, it can accommodate up to 300 people and offers classic dishes from Harry's Bar and a variety of specialties in warm and fun atmosphere.
As Sous Chef my duties is to control everythingthat is prepared and to make sure that everything is in Cipriani standard as well checking all food is it properly storage, nice and fresh.
Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils,
surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Chef de Partie at Roberto's Italian Fine Dining Restauran
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2012 to April 2016

Roberto's is Fine Dining Italian -seafood Restaurant that opened in April 2012.In the first year What's On awards for best new restaurant and also the 3 hats award for best new restaurant in middle east, in 2014 restaurant win award for favorite Italian restaurant in Dubai.
My job was to run the main course section and to take care of the HACCAP of all kitchen daily. Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment. Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-illness.
Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.

Sous Chef at Cocktail and Restaurant Cruise
  • Serbia - Belgrade
  • February 2010 to March 2012

Cocktail & Restaurant “Cruise” is one of the most popular places in Belgrade especially for food.

Chef De Partie at Victoria Station Restaurant
  • Serbia - Belgrade
  • October 2008 to February 2010

Situated near the famous theatre, restaurant was a meeting point of well-known actors and bohemians started working there from its opening.

Commis Chef at Sport's Cafe Bar and Restaurant
  • Serbia - Belgrade
  • June 2007 to February 2008

Sports bar with international cuisine

Education

High school or equivalent, Hospitality
  • at Secondary Hospitality School “Certificate Chef Belgrade
  • January 2007

courses: During my secondary school I had mandatory apprenticeship in Hotel Palace in the center of

Specialties & Skills

Management
Menu Development
Performance Assessment
Planning
Forecasting
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
MS OFFICE
GOOGLE DRIVE
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
SOCIAL MEDIA

Languages

English
Expert
Italian
Intermediate
Serbian
Expert

Training and Certifications

Michelin star Chef Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Tony Lo Coco
Date Attended:
November 2015
Master class (Training)
Training Institute:
Marco Sacco
Date Attended:
December 2014
Michelin star chef Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Enrico Bartolini
Date Attended:
November 2014
Michelin star Chef training (Training)
Training Institute:
Gaetano Trovato
Date Attended:
November 2013

Hobbies

  • Driving