Rade Nikolovski
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at T&M DOOEL Bitola, excelling in kitchen optimization and innovative dish creation. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through beautiful food presentation and strong multitasking skills. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards while effectively training staff and managing inventory for operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Portofino Hamilton Limited
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Chef De Cuisine
T&M DOOEL Bitola
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Reduced food waste through careful menu planning, portion control, and regular monitoring of product expiration dates.
- Ensured proper storage of perishable items according to HACCP guidelines, minimizing risks associated with foodborne illness outbreaks or spoilage costs.
- Conducted daily pre-shift meetings with kitchen staff to communicate goals, updates, and expectations for each shift effectively.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Restaurant Manager
T&M DOOEL Bitola
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
Restaurant Manager
I&D Point DOOEL Bitola
05.2011 - 06.2011
Waitress
Pretizion
04.2011 - 05.2011
Education
Certificate - Cook
University Kocho Racin
Skopje,North Macedonia 10.2022
Gymnasium -
High School Taki Daskalo
Bitola,North Macedonia06.2009
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Sauce making
Timeline
Cook
Portofino Hamilton Limited
04.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
T&M DOOEL Bitola
11.2015 - 12.2020
Restaurant Manager
T&M DOOEL Bitola
06.2011 - 11.2015
Restaurant Manager
I&D Point DOOEL Bitola
05.2011 - 06.2011
Waitress
Pretizion
04.2011 - 05.2011
Certificate - Cook
University Kocho Racin
Gymnasium -
High School Taki Daskalo
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