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Ahmet kumandar

Ahmet kumandar

ramsgate,kent

Summary

Maintains food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards to support a compliant kitchen environment. Prepares and presents dishes with consistent quality, ensuring every plate meets established standards. Monitors food inspections and quality checks to uphold reliable service. Supervises kitchen staff to keep service organised and tasks clearly delegated. Manages stock, ordering and budget control to support smooth daily kitchen delivery. Supports cooks and kitchen helpers to maintain productivity during busy service periods. With focus on creativity and teamwork, I bring solid foundation in culinary practices, eager to contribute to professional kitchen. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills ensure smooth collaboration with colleagues. Adaptable and quick to learn, I am committed to delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining clean and organised workspace. Gifted [Job Title] precise in developing and enforcing strict standards for staff focused on safety, performance and presentation. Expertly motivates staff to maintain productivity in demanding environments with continuous workloads. Strengths in multitasking, time management and kitchen organisation.

Overview

2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

canterbury bell
broadstairs, kent
04.2025 - 09.2026
  • Established standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food, enhancing overall dish quality.
  • Established food presentation guidelines, ensuring dishes were visually appealing.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks efficiently to maintain high productivity levels.
  • Supervised cooks and kitchen helpers, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and workflow.
  • Conducted food safety inspections, maintaining strict hygiene standards in the kitchen.
  • Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
  • Completed regular inspections of work and food quality to verify conformance with specifications.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies, maintaining budget compliance and reducing waste.

Waiter

beanos cafe
herne bay, kent
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
  • Greeted new customers and offered immediate seating assistance.
  • Greeted new customers, answered initial questions and took drink orders.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.

Retail Cashier

co op
herne bay, kent
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
  • Processed payments by cash, cheque, or card to complete transactions.
  • Handled cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures, verifying proper cash-on-hand amounts and allocating resources.
  • Completed daily records updates to track sales and accurate payment totals.
  • Handled customer queries and complaints with empathy, offering practical solutions.
  • Addressed customer queries regarding returns and exchanges, facilitating a smooth process.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store products, promotions, and policies.

Waiter

makcaris ltd
orpington, kent
12.2018 - 02.2021
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
  • Greeted new customers, answered initial questions and took drink orders.
  • Checked accuracy of completed orders and delivered to customers at tables.
  • Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
  • Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimise service delays.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
  • Cleared discarded trash and used dishes from tables to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
  • Polished bar glasses and cutlery, maintaining excellent bar presentation.

Head Waiter

jd wetherspoons
bromley south, kent
07.2015 - 10.2018

i was a barman, was head of waiters i was Assisted in kitchen during busy periods, preparing food and maintaining cleanliness..

  • Laid tables with clean cutlery, crockery and glassware throughout sittings.
  • Documented customer orders, calculated bills and processed payments.
  • Completed daily opening and closing checklists to maintain standards and prepare dining rooms for service.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of food, drinks and menus to answer customer queries.
  • Seated guests quickly and coordinated timely service to minimise table wait times.
  • Met upselling goals by promoting additional menu items and increasing average transaction values.
  • Managed team of wait staff, delivering exceptional dining experiences to patrons through effective leadership.

chef

canterbary bell

Education

GCSEs - english and science and drama

malory school
downham
01-1996

Skills

  • Food hygiene
  • Cooking
  • Food safety awareness
  • Meal preparation
  • Stock control
  • Quality control
  • Food presentation
  • Team leadership
  • Guest relations
  • Table service
  • Menu knowledge
  • Complaint handling
  • Table setting

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Elementary
A2

Interests

love spending time with my family, looking after my disabled brother ,and i give lot of time to my autistic daughter, playing football with my mates

Timeline

Chef

canterbury bell
04.2025 - 09.2026

Waiter

beanos cafe
11.2023 - 03.2025

Retail Cashier

co op
03.2021 - 09.2023

Waiter

makcaris ltd
12.2018 - 02.2021

Head Waiter

jd wetherspoons
07.2015 - 10.2018

chef

canterbary bell

GCSEs - english and science and drama

malory school
Ahmet kumandar