Creative chef with over ten years of experience, making the kitchen run efficiently. Adept at monitoring kitchen activities and meeting the health code standards. My intrapersonal skills help to keep the kitchen staff learning, motivated, and on point.
• Designed and executed dessert menus for large-scale events and à la carte dining.
• Led a team of pastry chefs, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
• Monitored inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining cost control.
• Collaborated with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal and signature desserts.
• Created a variety of desserts including cakes, mousse, breads, and pastries.
• Supervised pastry team, ensuring quality and timely delivery of desserts.
• Engaged with guests to customize desserts for dietary requirements.
• Trained junior staff, improving skills and performance through regular coaching.
• Managed a team of 12 chefs catering to 2,200 guests daily.
• Created and presented an array of desserts for luxury cruise dining.
• Monitored food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Estimated food costs, planned stock, and minimized waste.
• Assisted in creating daily dessert menus.
• Maintained high-quality pastry production under pressure.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assisted in the preparation of desserts, breads, and pastries.
• Developed foundational skills in pastry techniques and presentation.
• Supported senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.