Sonia Semedo

Dedicated and committed Chef, keen to embrace new projects and creative challenges. Relishing the chance to develop quality menus that embrace fresh seasonal foods and different cuisine styles whilst balancing budget and supply management. Versatile, highly skilled technically and able to cope under pressure, always maintaining focus on customer's needs. Excellent team manager, proactive and respectful, eager to thrive and never compromising on the high standards of the food produced. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Indian, Mediterranean, Malaysian, Italian, French Portuguese, Middle Eastern, Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational skills. High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Original Private Chef with a passion for the culinary arts and preparing daily delectable meals. Well-versed in the appropriate handling of foods and plating arrangements. Extensive experience in dealing with organic ingredients and cooking international cuisine. Organized and creative to follow directions and instructions. Inventive Private Chef accepts criticism with a positive attitude. Skilled at incorporating homegrown vegetables and fruits into creative dishes. Great understanding of allergy and diet restrictions. Adept at planning and developing menus for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and dessert. Resourceful Private Chef talented at preparing creative daily menus and meals. Imaginative and original to explore new cooking avenues. Superior knowledge of heat control and baking techniques. Committed to ensuring all meals are of quality and are professionally plated. Forward-thinking professional offering more than Number years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Type skills. Talented Private Cook accomplished in wide range of cuisines. Brings advanced culinary training, impeccable references and adaptability to handle different preferences and party sizes. Flexes with schedule and menu changes to consistently wow employersand guests. Exceptional Private Chef brings top-notch cooking, kitchen management and organizational skills. Maintains flawless condition and consistently meets or exceeds meal expectations. Versed in financial and administrative side of high-budget kitchens with frequent events.

• Tamalin White, Executive Assistant, Private Household Residency, tamalin@nadathur.com, 07507451957
• Joana Gaspar Brown, Principles, Private Household Residence, arq.joanagaspar@gmail.com, 07767228547