Yousef Wshah
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Executive Head Chef with [19] years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. Quality-focused and efficient professional adept at preparing and plating food in high-energy, fast-paced kitchens. Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of 19 years personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Ohara hotel
Albury , NSW AUSTRALIA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
Head Chef
steak house Chicago
Chicago , USA
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
- Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
Head Chef
commercial hotel
Winton, New Zealand
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Head Chef
osteria Italian restaurant
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
Sous Chef
Mackenzie's bar and grill
Leak Tekapo , NEW ZEALAND
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Chef De Partie
Kempinski Ishtar Jordan
Dead Sea, Dead Sea
05.2007 - 11.2012
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
Chef De Partie
KKempinskiaunganuiKempinski mall of Emirate
Dubai , Dubai
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
Commis 1
Movenpick hotel dead sea
Dead Sea , Dead Sea Jordan
03.2004 - 07.2007
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sahab College
Amman Jordan 02-2002
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Performance Assessments
- Dish Preparation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Forecasting and Planning
- Ingredient Selection
- Staff Training
- Waste Reduction
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Purchasing Management
- Menu Planning
Languages
English
Professional
portages
Professional
arabic
Professional
Certification
- food safety chicago city
- food hygiene
- HACCP certificate
- DNA and K flair
Timeline
Head Chef
Ohara hotel
02.2023 - 07.2023
Head Chef
steak house Chicago
05.2020 - 11.2022
Head Chef
commercial hotel
05.2016 - 01.2020
Head Chef
osteria Italian restaurant
02.2015 - 05.2016
Sous Chef
Mackenzie's bar and grill
02.2012 - 02.2015
Chef De Partie
KKempinskiaunganuiKempinski mall of Emirate
03.2011 - 02.2012
Chef De Partie
Kempinski Ishtar Jordan
05.2007 - 11.2012
Commis 1
Movenpick hotel dead sea
03.2004 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Sahab College
- food safety chicago city
- food hygiene
- HACCP certificate
- DNA and K flair
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