Lyudmil Linkov
London,England
Summary
Experienced kitchen professional focused on leading shifts and maintaining high operational standards. Excel in coordinating team efforts to ensure seamless service and optimal kitchen performance. Skilled in managing inventory, training staff, and upholding food safety regulations.
Organised Kitchen Shift Leader with knack for team coordination and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Led teams to improve kitchen workflow and ensure top-notch service quality. Known for fostering collaborative atmosphere and consistently keeping operations smooth and timely.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Kitchen Shift Leader
JD Wetherspoon
London, England
2023.03 - 2026.05
- Facilitated communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Assisted in the organisation of work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Ensured a clean kitchen environment for staff productivity.
- Supported adherence to portion control guidelines to reduce waste.
- Helped maintain stock records for goods tracking.
- Contributed to the organisation of staff rotas for adequate coverage.
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations to uphold quality standards.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure safe food storage.
Kitchen assistant
Kintan
London, England
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
Kitchen team leader
JD Wetherspoon
London, England
2018.08 - 2023.01
- Assisted head chef in creating seasonal menus, increased variety of dishes offered.
- Executed high-quality food preparation to increase customer satisfaction.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular skill-based workshops.
- Oversaw catering events, provided seamless service under pressure.
- Trained new staff members for improved kitchen operations.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards by regular monitoring and training.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Electrician
Barnet and Southgate College
London 2017.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Kitchen equipment handling
- Recipe execution
- Communication excellence
- Restaurant pos system use
- Kitchen cleaning protocols
- Composure maintenance
- Stock rotation practices
- Staff training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Kitchen inventory management
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
- Team building
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
We received team bonuses on multiple occasions due to excellent food sales, high CQSMA standards, cleanliness, and going beyond company targets.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Shift Leader
JD Wetherspoon
2023.03 - 2026.05
Kitchen assistant
Kintan
2023.01 - 2023.09
Kitchen team leader
JD Wetherspoon
2018.08 - 2023.01
NVQ Level 2 - Electrician
Barnet and Southgate College
2017.09 - 2018.06