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Zsolt Varga

Croydon,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished kitchen management professional with extensive expertise in food quality control, staff training, and inventory management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team supervision skills, ensuring hygiene compliance and efficient use of kitchen equipment. Proven track record in recruitment coordination and time management, adept at multitasking and maintaining high standards of food preparation. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective purchasing and inventory strategies.

Speedy Head Chef with 5 years of experience. Thrives in fast-paced environments while leading dynamic teams. Excels in developing creative menus and satisfying customers.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head chef

Wagamama
Bromley, Kent
04.2020 - Current
  • Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
  • Managed all aspects of the kitchen, high volume restaurant (~80-100k)ensuring smooth operation.
  • Coordinated 30 chef to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
  • Trained junior staff for optimal performance , skill development.
  • Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in kitchen area.
  • Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
  • Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
  • Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.

Senior Sous Chef

Wagamama
London
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in overseeing the smooth operation of kitchen activities during busy periods.
  • Assisted Head Chef to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Ensured timely delivery of orders, enhancing overall dining experience.

Education

Kitchen Management

Budapesti Szakacs Iskola
Budapest, Hungary
01.2012 - 02.2014

Skills

  • Kitchen management
  • Food quality control
  • Staff training
  • Hygiene compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Recruitment coordination
  • Time management
  • Adaptability in kitchen
  • Multitasking
  • Food preparation
  • Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory management

Languages

English
Fluent
Hungarian
Native

Timeline

Head chef

Wagamama
04.2020 - Current

Senior Sous Chef

Wagamama
01.2017 - 01.2020

Kitchen Management

Budapesti Szakacs Iskola
01.2012 - 02.2014
Zsolt Varga