Przemyslaw Adamowski
Salisbury,Wiltshire
Summary
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Speedy Head Chef with 20 years of experience. Thrives in fast-paced environments while leading dynamic teams. Excels in developing creative menus and satisfying customers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head chef
Cote Restaurant Group Ltd
Salisbury, Wiltshire
07.2011 - Current
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Forecasted demand and orders optimum level of supplies to prevent spoilage.
Chef de partie
ASK Italian
Salisbury, Wiltshire
11.2005 - 07.2011
- Demonstrated versatility by preparing both hot and cold meals as required.
- Worked closely with senior chefs for menu planning.
- Ensured cleanliness in the kitchen to maintain health and safety standards.
- Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
- Adhered strictly to food hygiene regulations, ensuring safe preparation at all times.
- Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
- Managed portion control effectively, reducing waste significantly.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.
Education
GCSEs - Food preparation
General Secondary School
Poland 08.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Motivation and work ethic
Pressure management
Team collaboration
Food and hygiene qualification
Kitchen management skills
Rota creation
Forecasting and ordering
Stock control
Affiliations
- passion to cook
- explore new place
Certification
level 3 Food and Hygiene
Languages
Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head chef
Cote Restaurant Group Ltd
07.2011 - Current
Chef de partie
ASK Italian
11.2005 - 07.2011
GCSEs - Food preparation
General Secondary School
08.2000 - 06.2005