Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Carlos Sonda

Carlos Sonda

London

Summary

Experienced Senior Sous Chef with a strong commitment to team leadership and compliance with food safety regulations. Demonstrated ability to inspire team performance while ensuring high standards of hygiene and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sous Chef

Jeru Restaurant
London
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversee protein procurement and conduct quality checks.
  • Manage kitchen operations and inspire team performance.
  • Ensure a seamless workflow among kitchen sections.
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff.
  • Schedule shifts and evaluate team performance.
  • Promote high morale, discipline, and professionalism.
  • Enforce hygiene and safety protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Monitor cleanliness and equipment usage.
  • Assist with ordering and waste management.
  • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Report kitchen issues to management.
  • Monitor food and labour costs for profitability.
  • Managing the kitchen porter and the schedule.

Headchef

The Mantl
Knightsbridge
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw the food preparation process and related activities.
  • Reviewed and refined dishes before customer service.
  • Planned orders for equipment and ingredients based on identified shortages.
  • Coordinated repairs and addressed kitchen issues or defects.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and oversight of kitchen staff.
  • Estimated staff workloads and determined compensation.
  • Maintained accurate payroll and attendance records.
  • Ensured compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations.
  • Promoted a culture of cooperation and respect among team members.

Section Head Chef

Novikoy Restaurant and Bar
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw the preparation and operations of the Robata section, including the teppanyaki grill, while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality and consistency.
  • Evaluated and approved dishes prior to their presentation to guests, concurrently providing training to new staff members in various culinary techniques and procedures.
  • Managed a team comprising four chefs de partie and two demi chefs, monitoring their performance and facilitating their professional development.
  • Supervised daily kitchen operations and actively participated in the plating of dishes.
  • Directed the weekly ordering of ingredients, which included the preparation of a variety of complementary sauces.
  • Offered ongoing support and oversight to staff during dish preparation to ensure efficiency and adherence to established standards.

Chef de Partie

Planet Hollywood
London
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Prepared and cooked steaks and burgers in the Grill Section.
  • Ensured that food presentation met the required standards.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior cooks.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen and ensured the availability of food items.
  • Collaborated effectively with the Sous Chef.
  • Monitored ingredient levels and managed the ordering process.

Demi-Chef

Trindade Restaurant
Lisbon
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Played a crucial role in food preparation and supported the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in daily operations.
  • Consistently upheld a hygienic workspace and adhered to health and safety regulations.
  • Proactively followed the supervisor's directives to ensure the efficient and high-quality completion of tasks.

Education

Food Safety Level 2

IHASCO
08-2025

Food Allergy And Intolerance

FSA
05-2025

Food Hygiene Level 3

ECHO3
05-2025

Emergency First Aid At Work Level 3

TAWG Training At Work Group
03-2024

COSHH TRAINING

LONDON
03-2022

ESOL Course - Entry Level to Level 1 in English and Mathematics

City And Guilds
04-2016

Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering -

HPHTL
Portugal
01-2014

Secondary School Education - Mathematics (GCSE)

Pedro Alexandrino
Portugal
01.2010

Skills

  • Decision-making skills
  • Emergency management
  • Preparation of traditional cuisines
  • European cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Responsibility
  • Positive work ethic
  • Commitment to assisting others
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Reliability
  • Organisational skills
  • Plating
  • Cost control
  • Knife skills
  • Employee scheduling
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership

Websites

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fitness
  • Playing football
  • Traveling

Timeline

Senior Sous Chef

Jeru Restaurant
10.2021 - Current

Headchef

The Mantl
09.2019 - 08.2021

Section Head Chef

Novikoy Restaurant and Bar
08.2015 - 08.2019

Chef de Partie

Planet Hollywood
09.2014 - 08.2015

Demi-Chef

Trindade Restaurant
07.2013 - 06.2014

Food Safety Level 2

IHASCO

Food Allergy And Intolerance

FSA

Food Hygiene Level 3

ECHO3

Emergency First Aid At Work Level 3

TAWG Training At Work Group

COSHH TRAINING

LONDON

ESOL Course - Entry Level to Level 1 in English and Mathematics

City And Guilds

Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering -

HPHTL

Secondary School Education - Mathematics (GCSE)

Pedro Alexandrino
Carlos Sonda