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Christelle KALALA

London

Summary

Passionate and hardworking Chef de Partie with skills in food preparation, strong skills in luxury desserts , such afternoon tea or playing Desserts for fine dinning cuisine through to presentation . I'm Experienced working independently as well as supporting head and sous chefs. Robust knowledge in policies and procedures.

Culinary professional with strong abilities in preparing high-quality dishes and managing kitchen operations. Proven track record in maintaining hygiene standards, training junior staff, and ensuring timely service. Consistently delivers flavourful and visually appealing meals while adhering to dietary requirements and safety protocols.

Creative Chef de Partie with flair for innovative cuisine and strong foundation in traditional cooking techniques. Demonstrates expertise in menu planning, ingredient selection, and kitchen management. Known for delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining clean and organised workspace. Brings collaborative spirit and commitment to enhancing dining experiences through exceptional culinary skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef de partie

British Airways business class lounge
London
12.2025 - 02.2026
  • British airways lounge Concorde restaurant fine dinning, At Heathrow at airport terminal 5.

Chef at La belle Assiette

Belle assiette
Nice
09.2017 - 08.2024
  • Plus intership hospitality and culinary project +work

Chef de partie saisonniere

HOTEL MAJESTIC
Cannes
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Organisation du poste garde manger , service en autonomie ou equipe .
  • Restaurant et service continue au bar de standard 5

Chef de Partie

Jamie Italian restaurant
London
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Main kitchen and Pastry section.
  • Italian Fresh cuisine.

Assistant head chef SARL

Restaurant miz
09.2014 - 08.2016

Sous chef at basement galley pop up Restaurant

Basement Galley
London
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Working close to the head chef.
  • British cuisine-London, UK
  • Www.basementgalley.com

Junior sous Chef

Waterslash
Brockenhurst
04.2013 - 06.2014
  • -Involved in the a la carte menu creation and choices with the head Chef
  • -In charge of starters, main course, dessert preparation
  • -Responsible for the Mise en Place
  • -Stock management
  • -Looking after a commis chef and kitchen porter
  • -Looking after delivering, ordering
  • -Responsible for cleanliness of the kitchen
  • -In charge of checking food labelling and temperature
  • -Daily average breakfast 50 Coverts, dinner 40 coverts.
  • Family run hotel

Chef de Partie

Barlotti Restaurant
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Italian cuisine Garde manger, pizza section, desserts.
  • George Group V

Demi Chef de Partie

Restaurant ' Le sens'
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Cuisine and pastry role section.

Demi chef de partie

Alain Ducasse
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Service a la carte service, and Galery and bar service, Gastronomic cuisine.
  • Court jardin Alain ducasse' restaurant.
  • Www.alain-ducasse.com

Apprentice Commis chef

Restaurant Tokyo Eat
Paris
09.2005 - 08.2007
  • Japenese and French creative cuisine
  • Plus pastry departement:
  • Recipe designed by famous head pastry chef Pierre Hermée.
  • Palais de Tokyo museum
  • Www.palaisdetokyo.com

Education

Baccalaureat level - Diploma

University la Sorbonne
06.2011

Diploma - Cap cuisine

Hospitality industries and cookery school Roissy
Villepinte, France
01-2007

1 year -

Hospitality industries and culinary art school
St Gratien, 2005
06.2005

NVQ Level 2 - Bep Restauration Diploma

CFA Mederic École des metiers de la table.
Paris, France
01-2008

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen organization
  • Inventory management
  • Culinary techniques
  • Recipe development
  • HACCP compliance
  • Quality control
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Cooking
  • Culinary arts
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Plating presentation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Culinary creativity
  • Innovative recipe development
  • Menu design
  • Event menu design
  • Food inventories
  • Private chef experiences

Languages

French
First language
Anglais
Beginner
A1

Additional information

Voyages, Cuisine, Meeting gathering, Sports, Etats Unis, Angleterre, Irlande, Allemagne, France, Canada, Belgique

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: 1

Timeline

Chef de partie

British Airways business class lounge
12.2025 - 02.2026

Chef de partie saisonniere

HOTEL MAJESTIC
06.2021 - 10.2021

Chef at La belle Assiette

Belle assiette
09.2017 - 08.2024

Chef de Partie

Jamie Italian restaurant
09.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant head chef SARL

Restaurant miz
09.2014 - 08.2016

Sous chef at basement galley pop up Restaurant

Basement Galley
06.2014 - 08.2014

Junior sous Chef

Waterslash
04.2013 - 06.2014

Chef de Partie

Barlotti Restaurant
07.2011 - 12.2012

Demi Chef de Partie

Restaurant ' Le sens'
09.2008 - 08.2010

Demi chef de partie

Alain Ducasse
09.2007 - 08.2008

Apprentice Commis chef

Restaurant Tokyo Eat
09.2005 - 08.2007

Baccalaureat level - Diploma

University la Sorbonne

Diploma - Cap cuisine

Hospitality industries and cookery school Roissy

1 year -

Hospitality industries and culinary art school

NVQ Level 2 - Bep Restauration Diploma

CFA Mederic École des metiers de la table.
Christelle KALALA