Alin Posmag
Deanshanger,Mil
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in gourmet cuisine, proficient in baking, and adept at grilling. Demonstrates exceptional skills in cost optimisation strategies, menu costing, and quality control implementation. Committed to maintaining high standards of sanitation regulations compliance and nutritional knowledge. Proven leadership abilities in kitchen team training and inventory control, ensuring efficient use of kitchen equipment and adherence to food preparation protocols. Career goal: To leverage culinary expertise to innovate and enhance dining experiences while optimising operational efficiency.
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head chef
Lussmanns
Woburn, Central Bedfordshire
10.2024 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Directed the preparation of special dishes for events and holidays.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Senior sous chef
Greenking
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured timely delivery of orders, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
- Utilised excess stock by developing recipe adaptations and special menu items.
- Worked closely with team members to maintain harmonious work environment.
- Devised cost-effective strategies resulting in better profit margins whilst maintaining quality.
- Initiated staff training programmes for improved culinary skills.
Senior sous chef
Greenking Loch Fyne
Woburn, Central Bedfordshire
02.2015 - 06.2023
- Led daily prep routines, improving kitchen productivity levels significantly.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen staff for efficient meal preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining workflow processes.
- Assisted Head Chef to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Supervised junior chefs, ensuring adherence to recipe instructions and quality control measures.
- Contributed significantly towards achieving positive restaurant reviews on popular online platforms.
- Prepared gourmet dishes with utmost precision and creativity.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing unnecessary wastage.
- Worked closely with team members to maintain harmonious work environment.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene for superior customer satisfaction.
Sales assistant
Kaufland
Deva Romania
04.2005 - 01.2015
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
GCSEs - Engineering
Ion Mincu
Deva/Romania 09.2001 - 06.2007
NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality
City & Guilds of London Institute
Woburn, Central Bedfordshire 07.2019 - 07.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality
City & Guilds of London Institute
Woburn, Central Bedfordshire 06.2021 - 07.2022
Skills
- Cost optimization strategies
- Grilling expertise
- Gourmet cuisine experience
- Proficient in baking
- Sanitation regulations compliance
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Quality control implementation
- Menu costing
- Nutritional knowledge
- Multitasking
- Food preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Inventory control
- Kitchen team training
Affiliations
- Football
Languages
English
Advanced
Italian
Upper intermediate
Romanian
Native
Timeline
Head chef
Lussmanns
10.2024 - Current
Senior sous chef
Greenking
07.2023 - 09.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Hospitality
City & Guilds of London Institute
06.2021 - 07.2022
NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality
City & Guilds of London Institute
07.2019 - 07.2020
Senior sous chef
Greenking Loch Fyne
02.2015 - 06.2023
Sales assistant
Kaufland
04.2005 - 01.2015
GCSEs - Engineering
Ion Mincu
09.2001 - 06.2007
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