Martin Voldrich
GLASGOW,Lanarkshire
Summary
Confident Sous Chef with experience deputising for Head Chef in high-end hospitality environments. Builds positive rapport and relationships for improved team productivity. Motivated and organised to complete tasks to high-quality standards in pressured conditions. Enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional standards for reliable, focused kitchen support. Confident team player with excellent communication skills, aiding team morale and motivation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Sous chef
Citizen, AnchorLine, DRG group
GLASGOW, Scottish
2021.08 - 2024.04
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation
- Controlled labour costs by planning kitchen staff rotas based on peak periods and seasonal trends.
- Oversaw service of 600 covers a day
Sous Chef
Cranside Kitchen
Glasgow, Asian
2021.03 - 2021.08
- Help with reopening and organising BOH, reviewed and updated kitchen practices
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
Head Chef
Pizza Express
Edinburgh, Italian
2016.10 - 2020.08
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef de partie
Vendetta restaurant
Czech Republic, Italian
2015.05 - 2016.08
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
Chef
Amigo Restaurant
Czech Republic, Italian, Mexican
2012.02 - 2015.05
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy of Art
University of South Bohemia
Czech Budweis2013
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Communicatin
- Critical thinking
- Team development
- Recipes and menu development
- Dish costing
- Food and supplies ordering
- Kitchen staff rotas
- Food costing
- Fine-dining expertise
- Workflow optimisation
- Forecasting and planning
- Driving
Languages
English
Fluent
Czech
Native
Polish
Intermediate
Timeline
Senior Sous chef
Citizen, AnchorLine, DRG group
2021.08 - 2024.04
Sous Chef
Cranside Kitchen
2021.03 - 2021.08
Head Chef
Pizza Express
2016.10 - 2020.08
Chef de partie
Vendetta restaurant
2015.05 - 2016.08
Chef
Amigo Restaurant
2012.02 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy of Art
University of South Bohemia