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Giuseppe Ricci

Giuseppe Ricci

London

Summary


Chef with over 10 years of experience in the food industry, passionate about the Mediterranean and
Asian food. Highly skilled and efficient, specialized in all sections. Able to work under pressure,
dedicated and capable team-worker can also work independently. I am currently seeking an
interactive position in the Catering & Hospitality industry with an immediate start. Dedicated to
elevating the dining experience by experimenting with new techniques, fusions, and cooking
approaches, while optimising kitchen operations for efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sous chef for Landsec

Bartlett Mitchell
London
01.2025 - Current
  • Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Ensured quality control with strict adherence to hygiene regulations.
  • Implemented new cooking techniques, elevating the overall food quality and presentation.

Sous chef, Head Chef, Lead Chef

Evolve Hospitality
London
01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
  • Reinforced safety protocols amongst staff members for a safe working environment.
  • Ensured proper storage of raw materials adhering to health standards.
  • Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.

sous chef

Host Staffing Agency
London
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • I worked in the Barbican Centre Banqueting kitchen as Sous chef Event (Searcys)
  • Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately.
  • Big catering buffet up 1800, bowl food, canape, finger food, weddings
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to handle unexpected situations
  • Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.

Free Lance Chef

Coople
London
06.2022 - 03.2023

I worked for many Client

  • London Exchange, Baxter Storey
  • 30 Euston Square, Searcys
  • The Lightman, Open House
  • Al Fresco Eataly
  • Pan Pacific Straight Kitchen was the longest from Sep 2022 to March 2023

sous chef

Ivy Collection
London
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Trained and mentored junior staff to improve their culinary skills and increase productivity
  • Supervised a team of 42 cooks and provided guidance to ensure thequality and consistency of dishes
  • Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
  • Provided feedback on dishes' taste and visual appeal before service offering an optimal culinary experience.
  • Monitored food production to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Waiter

Black Lion (Laine Pub)
London, Chiswick
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Was after covid time was no may job around
  • Then closing again october 2020 from that point i move Italy until march 2021

sous chef

Lexington
London
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Support the team in London
  • Best Chef 2019 Support Team
  • Staff Dining, bowl food, canape, finger buffet, plated lunch an dinner
  • Trained and mentored junior staff to improve their culinary skills and increase productivity

Senior chef de partie

Hotel Trafalgar
London
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Look after main and side section for 150 /220m cover
  • Room service
  • Implemented food safety and hygiene protocols that ensured compliance with health regulations

CDP

Darwin Brasserie
London
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Main section, garnish, larder section 600 at service

Jr sous chef

The Don Restaurant
London
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • French restaurant
  • 220 at service
  • Managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, resulting in minimal disruption to service

jr sous chef

Baxter Storey
London
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • 150/220 covers hospitality, fine dining
  • Collaborated with the head chef to develop and execute weekly menu plans

sous chef

The Chapel Inn
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Daily menu (work just with fresh ingredients) "home made" pasta.- 230 covers
  • Monitored food production to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

CDP

The Water Poet
London
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Gastro pub (Liverpool Street) (Chef de partie- Sous chef) - 450 covers

cdp

Dieci Restaurant
Marylebone
09.2012 - 01.2014
  • Home made pasta120 covers
  • Monitored food preparation to ensure quality and consistency
  • Managed the kitchen inventory, ensuring that all ingredients were fresh and in stock

CDP

Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec
London
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • All the saction was my first experienace in London
  • Kennington SE11 (London) Role: Starts, main., (CDP ) 110 covers

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Agronomy and Business Education

ITAS Mondelli
Massafra, TA
09.1997 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Culinary Techniques
  • Knowledge of Food Safety
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • High-Pressure resilience
  • Head chef deputizing
  • Event catering coordination
  • Stock control
  • Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
  • Hotel restaurant operations
  • Grilling expertise
  • Implementing seasonal menus
  • Enforcing kitchen cleanliness

Languages

Italian
English

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 12/27/83
  • Nationality: Italian

Custom

  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Crypto

Accomplishments

Chef of the Year Support Team Lexington 2019/2020

Timeline

Sous chef for Landsec

Bartlett Mitchell
01.2025 - Current

Sous chef, Head Chef, Lead Chef

Evolve Hospitality
01.2025 - 01.2026

sous chef

Host Staffing Agency
04.2023 - 01.2025

Free Lance Chef

Coople
06.2022 - 03.2023

sous chef

Ivy Collection
05.2021 - 06.2022

Waiter

Black Lion (Laine Pub)
06.2020 - 09.2020

sous chef

Lexington
12.2018 - 09.2020

Senior chef de partie

Hotel Trafalgar
07.2017 - 12.2017

CDP

Darwin Brasserie
03.2017 - 07.2017

Jr sous chef

The Don Restaurant
09.2016 - 02.2017

jr sous chef

Baxter Storey
03.2015 - 09.2016

sous chef

The Chapel Inn
11.2014 - 04.2015

CDP

The Water Poet
02.2014 - 10.2014

cdp

Dieci Restaurant
09.2012 - 01.2014

CDP

Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec
01.2012 - 09.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Agronomy and Business Education

ITAS Mondelli
09.1997 - 07.2002
Giuseppe Ricci