Raouf Djeffal
Dalkey,L
Summary
Experienced chef with numbers of years in the industry, worked for myself for the last 15 years opening ouzos steak & seafood and 5 fish shacks chains in the past , looking forward to a new venture in the right place .
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Head Chef
Ouzos Steeak&seafood
01.2008 - 03.2024
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Optimized inventory management systems to minimize waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Head Chef
Moy Valley Hotel
08.2003 - 02.2008
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Contributed to significant increase in positive online reviews by consistently delivering exceptional meals that exceeded guest expectations.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Sous Chef
The Expresso Bar
01.1998 - 08.2003
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Commis Chef
The K Club
03.1995 - 01.1998
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Contributed to well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ecole De Cuisine
24 Rue Chaib,16000, AlgerSkills
- Batch Cooking
- Resource Management
- Inventory Rotation
- Staff Training
- Problem-Solving
- Banquets and catering
- Team Training
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Effective Communication
- Order Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Menu Item Pricing
- Goal Setting
- Special diets
- Menu Planning
- Food Safety Regulations
- Food Safety
Languages
Arabic, French, English
Native language
hobbies
sailing , cinema , gym, travelling .
Timeline
Executive Head Chef
Ouzos Steeak&seafood
01.2008 - 03.2024
Head Chef
Moy Valley Hotel
08.2003 - 02.2008
Sous Chef
The Expresso Bar
01.1998 - 08.2003
Commis Chef
The K Club
03.1995 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Ecole De Cuisine
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