Mateusz Zaborski
London ,England
Summary
Highly organised and self-motivated professional with a strong foundation in English language skills and a proven track record in staff development and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional conflict resolution abilities and reliability, consistently fostering a collaborative work environment. Ambitious and self-confident, with a keen ability to learn new skills quickly, aiming to leverage these competencies for continued professional growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Sous Chef Breakfast
Seacontainers London
London, England
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Handled special requests from patrons efficiently, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders by effectively coordinating with waitstaff.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands and dietary requirements from customers.
- Prepared high-quality breakfast meals for guest satisfaction.
- Prepared and cooked hearty dishes, including Full English breakfast, pancakes, omelettes and sauteed vegetables.
- Ensured correct presentation, cooking and presentation of breakfast dishes in line with standards of Head Chef.
- Completed relevant health and safety due diligence in line with company policy.
- Personalised breakfast service by remembering regular customers and their orders.
- Developed positive rapport with restaurant guests by offering exemplary customer service and diverse breakfast options.
- Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately.
- Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Demonstrated good food knowledge, from efficient ingredient preparation to creative plating.
- Developed chefs to run stations efficiently during peak service periods.
Senior Breakfast Chef
Sea Container London
London, England
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Communicated and coordinated with multiple departments, including Kitchen and Front of House
- Worked directly with clients
- Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
- Knowledge making food production, following recipe
- Knowledge how to do stock take
- Knowledge doing orders to suppliers
- Ensured adequate stocking of cooking stations before and during peak operating hours.
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
- Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Developed and delivered exciting, memorable dishes, increasing repeat business.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
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Chef de partie
Seacontainers London
London, England
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Trained apprentice chefs, improving their culinary skills substantially.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
- Prepared ingredients, enhanced efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed time effectively even under pressure providing top-notch service at all times.
- Facilitated positive dining experience with careful attention to special dietary needs.
- Ensured timely preparation of breakfast items by diligently adhering to schedule.
- Employed excellent communication skills while interacting with staff members and customers alike.
- Cooked high-quality dishes promptly upon order placement, reduced wait times significantly for customers.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Demi chef de partie
Seacontainers London
London, England
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared ingredients for head chef to ensure efficient service.
- Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
Chef
The anchor
London , England
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Worked directly with departments, clients, management to achieve
- Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing the hiring, training
- Cleaned and organised kitchen workstations to maintain smooth operations and minimise delays.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
- Supported chefs to deliver smooth-running kitchen operations, serving [Number]+ guests per dinner service.
- Prepared ingredients prior to service, rotating stock and storing in temperature-controlled environments to meet health requirements.
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
Waiter bartender
Finezja
Krasnik, Poland
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted customers on the till.
- Informed customers on billing procedures, processed payments and provided assistance to set up payment options.
- Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
- Worked with customer service to resolve issues.
- Supported manager in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Set up bar area and kept ingredients and utensils fully stocked to maintain optimal service level.
- Prepared for closing by cleaning bar area and announcing last orders.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
Chef
Altus
Krasnik, Poland
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Worked directly with clients.
- Supported in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Managed team employees, overseeing the hiring, training
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Cleaned and organised kitchen workstations to maintain smooth operations and minimise delays.
- Ordered and received deliveries of ingredients, storing appropriately to avoid product spoilage.
- Prepared ingredients prior to service, rotating stock and storing in temperature-controlled environments to meet health requirements.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.
Education
Technical school
Chef School
Krasnik, PolandSecondary school
Krasnik, PolandSkills
- I have done English Courses Pre- Intermediate
- Staff development
- Self-motivated
- Team leadership
- Extremely organised
- Conflict resolution
- Ambitious
- Reliable
- Self-Confident
- Able to learn new things at any time
- Schedule Availability
Custom
Personal Information
Timeline
Sous Chef Breakfast
Seacontainers London
01.2024 - Current
Senior Breakfast Chef
Sea Container London
07.2022 - 01.2024
Chef de partie
Seacontainers London
01.2021 - 07.2022
Demi chef de partie
Seacontainers London
01.2018 - 01.2021
Chef
The anchor
05.2015 - 12.2017
Waiter bartender
Finezja
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chef
Altus
12.2010 - 05.2013
Technical school
Chef School
Secondary school
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