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Shazly El-Shazly

London,City of London

Summary

Experienced and highly driven Head Chef with a history of working over 18 years in British and French and Italian cuisine restaurants. Highly experienced in menu development and running of large and complex kitchens who is eager to take the next step in my career.

Innovative Executive Chef known for elevating culinary experiences and leading kitchen teams to new heights. Delivered transformative menu enhancements and streamlined kitchen operations, resulting in award-winning dining experiences. Adept at fostering collaborative atmosphere and driving continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive chef

Clermont hotel group
City of London, City of London
05.2024 - Current
  • Organised special events catering; successfully executed large orders under pressure.
  • Adhered strictly to hygiene standards; maintained cleanliness within the cooking area.
  • Enhanced dining experience by introducing innovative menu items.
  • Maintained high food quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and cost overruns.
  • Provided culinary training for junior staff to improve their skills.
  • Implemented health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.

Head Chef

D&D LONDON
London
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Responsible of overseeing 4 large venues, New Street Grill, Fish Market, Old Bengal Bar and New
  • Street Wine
  • Tasked with reducing the food cost whilst maintaining the utmost quality; GP has increased by 4% since joining the venue
  • Recruiting, managing and continually training a brigade of 20 chefs
  • Holding regular tastings with senior management team and gathering feedback about new dishes
  • Designing and developing menus with seasonal and high-quality produce
  • Improving the professionalism and efficiency in the BOH operation, this includes ensuring Health and
  • Safety guidelines are met or exceeded
  • Regularly has passed internal Food Safety and Food Hygiene audits
  • Reviewing existing suppliers' price and product to ensure quality and cost expectations are met.
  • Organised special events catering; successfully executed large orders under pressure.

Head Chef

Paternoster Chop House
London
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Maintain records of payroll and attendance
  • Forecasting and stock management
  • Maintaining and raising the profit margins on food
  • Daily producing and creating new specialty dishes
  • Managing, training, leading and recruiting a brigade of chefs
  • Maintaining an exceptional level in health and safety in the kitchen
  • Being the leader for our team and providing effective and motivating guidance
  • Menu development

Sous Chef

Paternoster Chop House
London
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders
  • Producing a rota for the team
  • Knowledge of FNB and Fourth Hospitality

Senior Chef de Partee

D&D
London
05.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Chef de Partee

Manchester
05.2015 - 04.2016

Junior Sous Chef

Butlers Wharf Chop House
London
07.2014 - 05.2015

Education

Certification in Food Safety Level 3 Certification in Health & Safety Level 3 Allergen Awareness Certificate Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate Level 2 First Aid Certificate Level 2 -

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Food preparation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Meal preparation
  • Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory control
  • Inventory management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Project budgeting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budget management
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Food safety compliance

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Executive chef

Clermont hotel group
05.2024 - Current

Head Chef

D&D LONDON
01.2022 - 05.2024

Head Chef

Paternoster Chop House
01.2017 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

Paternoster Chop House
01.2017 - 09.2017

Senior Chef de Partee

D&D
05.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Chef de Partee

05.2015 - 04.2016

Junior Sous Chef

Butlers Wharf Chop House
07.2014 - 05.2015

Certification in Food Safety Level 3 Certification in Health & Safety Level 3 Allergen Awareness Certificate Level 3 Fire Safety Certificate Level 2 First Aid Certificate Level 2 -

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