Joseph Thomas
Basingstoke,UK
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in teamwork and problem-solving. Delivers outstanding customer service while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Leads teams with adaptability and attention to detail, enhancing food safety knowledge to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
Basingstoke
2025.08 - 2026.05
- Prepared and plated a variety of dishes for service in the restaurant.
- Developed diverse menus tailored for special occasions and seasonal themes.
- Oversaw daily activities of kitchen staff and ensured efficient workflow in the kitchen.
- Implemented and monitored strict health and safety protocols for food management in the kitchen.
Pizza Chef
ASK Italian
Basingstoke, UK
- 2026.07
Sous Chef
Burger Boulevard
, UAE
2021.01 - 2022.06
- Prepared drinks and refreshments to match menu specifications and quality standards.
- Stock levels and wastage tracked to minimise waste across shifts.
- Managed waiting on staff to deliver consistent, excellent customer service.
- Adjusted schedules to cover shift demand and maintain adequate staffing.
- Produced performance reports for management using collected data and regulatory adherence.
Chef de Partie
Toscano Italian Restaurant
Bangalore
2015.06 - 2018.05
- Coordinated daily restaurant operations to maintain smooth service and satisfaction levels.
- Attended customers and completed quality checks to improve satisfaction levels.
- Handled customer complaints professionally while maintaining steady service standards.
- Completed kitchen inspections to uphold hygiene and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Streamlined storage processes to improve kitchen workflow and access.
- Monitored food and beverage stock and restocked items promptly.
- Maintained restaurant equipment and documentation to keep operations running smoothly.
Commi/Commis
Lorenzo Italian Restaurant
2011.06 - 2015.04
- Supervised mise-en-place for assigned station to keep service running smoothly.
- Monitored work quality across each shift to maintain high standards.
- Monitored staff hygiene and discipline compliance during active service.
- Took food and beverage orders accurately to support customer satisfaction.
- Controlled cutlery and service equipment inventory for assigned station readiness.
- Assigned specific tasks to team members to keep workflow efficient.
- Conducted thorough station cleaning to maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Inspected table layouts to confirm each table meets station standards.
Education
Diploma - Hotel Management
Little Flower Institute of Management Studies
Mananthavady, Kerala, IndiaHIGHER SECONDARY - undefined
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Kerala, IndiaSSLC - undefined
Board of Public Examination
Kerala, IndiaSkills
Culinary techniques
Food safety knowledge
Safety and sanitation practices
Attention to detail
Customer service excellence
Time management skills
Problem solving and analysis
Flexibility and adaptability
Teamwork and collaboration
Leadership and guidance
Work ethic and integrity
Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Chef
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
2025.08 - 2026.05
Sous Chef
Burger Boulevard
2021.01 - 2022.06
Chef de Partie
Toscano Italian Restaurant
2015.06 - 2018.05
Commi/Commis
Lorenzo Italian Restaurant
2011.06 - 2015.04
SSLC - undefined
Board of Public Examination
HIGHER SECONDARY - undefined
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Pizza Chef
ASK Italian
- 2026.07
Diploma - Hotel Management
Little Flower Institute of Management Studies