AHMED ELLAWATY
Northolt,City of London
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in menu development, recipe innovation, and food preparation. Demonstrates strong leadership in kitchen staff supervision and training, ensuring quality assurance and consistency. Proficient in inventory and cost management, with a keen understanding of food safety and HACCP compliance. Skilled in supplier and vendor relationship management, event planning, and catering execution. Adaptable to fast-paced environments with a deep knowledge of international food trends and seasonal ingredients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head Chef
Bill's
soho, london
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and superior food quality.
- Develop and test new recipes, updating menus to reflect culinary trends and customer preferences.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team.
- Implement cost-control measures to optimise profit margins and reduce waste.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
Head Chef
lazizz restaurant
nottingham, uk
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Designed seasonal menus, maintaining customer engagement and brand relevance.
- Managed kitchen operations, inventory control, and supplier negotiations to maintain cost efficiency.
- Led a team of chefs, ensuring high-quality food presentation and service standards.
- Oversaw kitchen hygiene compliance, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
Head Chef
WokWok
london, piccadilly, uk
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and introduced Asian-inspired menu items, enhancing the restaurant's culinary offerings.
- Supervised and motivated kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations in a high-pressure environment.
- Managed food cost control and inventory tracking, optimising expenditure without compromising quality.
Head Chef
Zizzi
Uxbridge and wembley, london
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Created innovative Italian dishes, maintaining the restaurant's high-quality dining standards.
- Implemented kitchen SOPs, enhancing workflow efficiency and minimising food waste.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality ingredients at competitive prices.
Head Chef
Prezzo
harrow, london
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Led a team of kitchen professionals, ensuring high-quality service and food presentation.
- Developed seasonal and promotional menus, increasing customer engagement and sales.
- Maintained compliance with food safety regulations, ensuring an excellent health inspection record.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - faculty of commerce,cairo university
cairo university
egypt 09.2001 - 07.2005
Skills
- Menu Development & Recipe Innovation
- Food Preparation & Culinary Expertise
- Kitchen Staff Supervision, Training & Leadership
- Inventory & Cost Management
- Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
- Supplier & Vendor Relationship Management
- Quality Assurance & Consistency
- Event Planning & Catering Execution
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Knowledge of International Food Trends & Seasonal Ingredients
Certification
HACCP Certified, Food Safety & Hygiene
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Arabic & English
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuisine Specialties: Italian, Asian, and European cuisine
Timeline
Head Chef
Bill's
06.2024 - 01.2026
Head Chef
lazizz restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2024
Head Chef
WokWok
01.2016 - 01.2019
Head Chef
Zizzi
01.2011 - 01.2016
Head Chef
Prezzo
01.2006 - 01.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - faculty of commerce,cairo university
cairo university
09.2001 - 07.2005