Margarida Teixeira

Great Yarmouth

Summary

Experienced Head Chef skilled in kitchen operations and team coordination. Manages food costs through strategic sourcing and effective meal planning. Ensures health and safety compliance, creating an efficient kitchen environment. Utilises strong interpersonal skills to enhance guest experiences and resolve issues promptly, contributing to high service standards and team success.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Grill Chef / Head Chef

Beefeater

Great Yarmouth

11.2024 - 06.2026

Controlled food costs through expert ingredient sourcing and meal planning.
Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and use of proper food handling techniques.
Managed kitchen operations efficiently, coordinating with staff to maintain smooth service during peak hours.
Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
Developed and maintained a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and addressing conflicts promptly.
Chopped, cut and tenderised food and vegetables before grilling to establish portion control and tender meat.
Evaluated grilled food for quality standards and freshness to ensure customer satisfaction.

Accounts Assistant

Airlux Lda

, Portugal

01.2024 - 09.2024

Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and rectifying them to maintain accurate financial records.
Prepared month-end closing entries to maintain detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Facilitated receipt, processing, and verification of invoices to ensure accurate accounts payable records.
Generated and issued invoices according to contract terms, enhancing cash flow management.
Monitored accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collection and payment of invoices.
Kept general ledger documents updated for accurate transaction records.
Managed petty cash transactions, meticulously documenting expenditures to adhere to company policies.
Monitored and reported petty cash usage to support budget adherence and financial oversight.

Waitress Assistant

Café Pipa

, Portugal

05.2022 - 01.2024

Served food and beverages promptly, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining food quality.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, providing solutions to enhance satisfaction and foster positive dining experiences.
Created a welcoming atmosphere through friendly conversation with guests, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.
Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware, ensuring seamless service and maintaining restaurant standards.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Econimia

Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra

01-2023

Skills

Grilling techniques
Food safety compliance
Kitchen operations management
Food cost control
Budget forecasting
Cost analysis
Culinary budgeting
Ingredient sourcing
Inventory management

Supplier negotiation
Meal planning
Recipe development
Microsoft Excel
Time management
Team coordination
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service

Languages

English

Proficient

Portuguese