Waseem Ahmed Mohammed
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in HACCP food safety compliance and internal audits, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards. Expertise in allergen management, staff training, and recruitment processes, demonstrating effective leadership in kitchen operations. Proficient in cost control, budgeting, inventory management, and supplier relations to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high culinary standards through multitasking, equipment maintenance, and quality control initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head Chef
Rosa's Thai
London
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Performed kitchen operations by ensuring compliance with UK food safety laws.
- Assist with HACCP system implementation and ongoing monitoring.
- Help manage recruitment processes using ATS software, including onboarding.
- Train kitchen staff at various levels to increase sales and provide clear development paths.
- Carry out internal audits to prepare for EHO and external inspections.
- Coordinate with suppliers to handle ordering and maintain product standards.
- Control stock levels and help reduce waste to support cost efficiency.
- Maintain food safety records such as temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
- Manage team rosters and support efficient service during busy periods.
- Ensure kitchen hygiene standards and health and safety regulations are upheld.
Sous Chef
Rosa's Thai
London
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted head chef with daily kitchen tasks and compliance checks.
- Monitored HACCP standards through support in audits and corrective measures.
- Oversaw food service to maintain safety, quality, and consistency during busy periods.
- Instructed junior chefs on food safety, allergen awareness, and kitchen protocols.
- Handled stock organisation, deliveries, and kitchen tidiness.
- Encouraged team collaboration and clear communication to promote positive workplace.
- Allocated duties to junior chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Operated efficiently under pressure during peak service times.
- Checked hygiene standards rigorously to uphold quality control.
- Prepared food according to recipes to maintain high standards.
- Verified storage conditions in freezers and refrigerators.
- Built good relationships with staff across departments.
- Covered for head chef by managing kitchen activities during absences.
Wok Chef
Rosa's Thai
London
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in operating wok section in high-volume service environment.
- Supported strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and hygiene standards.
- Aided in ensuring consistency, speed, and quality across all dishes.
- Helped improve dish presentation through various cooking techniques.
- Facilitated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Coordinated prep work to support streamlined cooking processes.
- Followed health and safety guidelines for safe food storage to prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
Store Manager
Thai Express, Lakeside (QSR)
Lakeside
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed full store operations including staff management, recruitment, and training
- Oversaw customer service, complaint resolution, and daily business performance
- Controlled stock, ordering, and supplier coordination
- Ensured full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
- Conducted stock counts and implemented operational controls
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive interaction and prompt issue resolution.
- Upheld health and safety regulations within premises to ensure safe environment.
- Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
- Led training sessions for new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
- Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Boosted store's reputation for excellence through meticulous upkeep, product presentation and customer service.
- Managed staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Oversaw business staffing and training, building successful, customer-focused team.
- Developed team-oriented environment by implementing effective leadership strategies.
- Kept business in compliance with internal controls, industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
- Enforced service standards to maintain establishment reputation for excellence.
Supervisor / Wok Chef
Thai Express, Lakeside (QSR)
Lakeside
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with front-of-house duties including till operation, order processing, and allergen information sharing.
- Supported new employees by delivering training on food safety, service protocols, and operational tasks.
- Performed monthly inventory checks and occasional compliance inspections.
- Contributed to daily functions within high-paced quick service restaurant.
- Provided feedback to team members to encourage improved service delivery and boost sales.
- Followed company policies to help maintain consistent service standards.
- Guided new staff and fostered mentoring relationships to support team growth.
- Maintained positive team communication and resolved minor conflicts promptly.
- Collaborated with management to adjust staffing and resource allocation for daily operations.
Education
Bachelor's - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University
HyderabadAdvanced Diploma - Computer Applications
Zoom Technologies
HyderabadSkills
- HACCP Food Safety Compliance Internal Audits Allergen Management Staff Training & Development Cost Control Recruitment (ATS) Supplier Management
- Multitasking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Kitchen team training
- Budgeting and cost control
Certification
Level 3 Food Safety | Level 2 Food Safety | Level 2 HACCP |
Accomplishments
- - Maintained consistently high Food Alert audit scores across multiple inspections
- - Developed and promoted 8+ chefs across all levels up to Head Chef
- - Reduced kitchen wastage and improved cost control through stock management systems
- - Built structured training systems covering HACCP, allergens, and operational excellence
TRAINING & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Developed structured training programs from Kitchen Porter → Line Chef → Wok Chef → Sous Chef → Head Chef
Successfully progressed :
- 3 Kitchen Porters to Line Chefs
- 1 Line Chef to Wok Chef
- 3 Wok Chefs to Sous Chefs
- 1 Sous Chef to Head Chef
- Trained chefs who progressed to high-volume sites generating £20k–£30k weekly sales
Core Training Areas:
- Food Safety & HACCP compliance (Food Safety Act 1990)
- Allergen management, cross-contamination prevention, and incident response
- Health & Safety including COSHH, manual handling, and risk awareness
- Full kitchen operations: prep, service flow, stock control, and equipment handling
- Audit readiness, documentation, and corrective actions
- Leadership development including shift management, troubleshooting, and team supervision
- Delivered hands-on training in systems such as:
- Temperature monitoring and corrective action processes
- Allergen management platforms (e.g. TenKites)
- Food safety compliance systems and documentation(FoodAlert)
- Stock control and reporting systems
FOOD SAFETY AUDIT PERFORMANCE (FOOD ALERT)
- 28/10/2024 – Food Hygiene: 91% | Health & Safety: 92%
- 08/01/2025 – Food Hygiene: 91% | Health & Safety: 88%
- 23/06/2025 – Food Hygiene: 91% | Health & Safety: 95%
- 16/09/2025 – Food Hygiene: 86% | Health & Safety: 99%
- 28/11/2025 – Food Hygiene: 90% | Health & Safety: 95%
- 24/02/2026 – Food Hygiene: 91% | Health & Safety: 82%
Timeline
Head Chef
Rosa's Thai
11.2024 - 03.2026
Sous Chef
Rosa's Thai
09.2023 - 10.2024
Wok Chef
Rosa's Thai
03.2023 - 08.2023
Store Manager
Thai Express, Lakeside (QSR)
07.2022 - 12.2022
Supervisor / Wok Chef
Thai Express, Lakeside (QSR)
04.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor's - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University
Advanced Diploma - Computer Applications
Zoom Technologies