Head chef
Pizza Express
Coptic Street - London, London
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
- Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.