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Tibor Palfi

Birmingham

Summary

Seasoned chef specialising in Mediterranean, Turkish, and Balkan cuisines with extensive experience in Mezze preparation and grill operations. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, authentic dishes in fast-paced kitchen settings.

Creative individual with steady focus on acquiring culinary experience. Motivated to learn dynamics of cooking and using finest ingredients to produce delicious meals. Comprehends kitchen principles and amenable to deliver quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Chef de partie

Eleon Midlands Ltd
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Prepared and plated traditional Greek dishes, maintaining authentic flavours and consistent presentation that contributed to high customer satisfaction and repeat business.

    Managed grill station, cooking over 150 portions of meats, seafood, and vegetables daily to precise finish and texture requirements. Demonstrated advanced grilling techniques, ensuring 95%+ consistency in food quality, resulting in positive diner feedback and increased kitchen efficiency.

    Expertly performed butchery tasks, helping to reduce meat waste by 15% and improving portion control for cost-effective menu execution. Prepared sauces, stocks, and soups from scratch, adhering to traditional recipes and producing 20+ litres weekly, ensuring authentic taste and texture.
  • Maintained strict food safety compliance, earning 5-star hygiene inspection ratings and consistent high scores in internal audits. Participated in menu planning, providing feedback that resulted in addition of 3 high-performing dishes, helping to boost weekend sales. Assisted with inventory and stock control, improving ordering efficiency and reducing unused stock by 20%, cutting weekly food costs significantly.

Cook

Flavour of the Balkans
Birmingham
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Specialised in preparing traditional Balkan dishes, preparing authentic taste, contributing to high customer satisfaction and repeat visits.

    Expertly handled meat preparation—marinating, grilling, roasting, and stewing over 500 portions weekly—ensuring tender, flavourful dishes served at optimal temperatures.

    Prepared daily batches of 40+ fresh salads and 50+ hearty soups, maintaining high standards of quality, taste, and portion control.

    Collaborated with team of 6 kitchen staff to optimise workflow, reducing average order preparation time by 15% during peak hours.

    Managed stock for pantry and cold storage, cutting food waste by 20% through careful rotation and demand forecasting, contributing to cost savings.

    Contributed 5+ new dishes to seasonal menu, resulting in 12% increase in customer orders for featured specials.

Sous chef

Panorama Restaurant
London
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
  • Worked under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining composure and efficiency.
  • Updated kitchen equipment on regular basis, improving operational efficiency.
  • Conducted staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Catered events with 200+ guests with specialised menus.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Cooking

Hospitality Trade school
Serbia

Certificate - Level 2 Food safety and hygiene for catering

ONE Training Services
Birmingham

Certificate - Food Allergy and Intolerance Training

Food Standards Agency
Birmingham

Skills

  • Grilling mastery
  • Leadership potential
  • Staff training experience
  • HACCP compliance
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Stock control
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Languages

English
Fluent
Serbian
Native
Hungarian
Native
Italian
Beginner

Timeline

Chef de partie

Eleon Midlands Ltd
08.2023 - 07.2025

Cook

Flavour of the Balkans
02.2021 - 06.2023

Sous chef

Panorama Restaurant
03.2019 - 01.2021

NVQ Level 2 - Cooking

Hospitality Trade school

Certificate - Level 2 Food safety and hygiene for catering

ONE Training Services

Certificate - Food Allergy and Intolerance Training

Food Standards Agency

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