Sami Iqbal
Cavan
Summary
Dynamic Chef De Partie with a proven track record at Cabra Castle, excelling in culinary techniques and food presentation. Recognized for developing innovative menus and training line cooks, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and foster team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Cabra castle
Cavan
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Created cost estimates for new menu items by taking into account ingredient prices and labour costs.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Prepared a variety of sauces from scratch according to recipes or customer requests.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Kept up-to-date with current culinary trends in order to create innovative dishes for customers.
Chef De Partie
Cabra castle
Cavan
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Do the Miss en place required for service time
- High standard of food produced
- Fine dining food delivered with top notch standards and fine dining plating
- Training the line cooks along the way sharing knowledge
- Head of starters section for wedding and restaurant
- High food volume production
- Meet all the food& safety guidelines with haccp
Education
Higher Certificate in Culinary - Culinary
Cavan Institute
CavanSkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Culinary creativity
- Garnishing techniques
- Culinary trends
- Plating
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Cabra castle
06.2020 - 03.2025
Chef De Partie
Cabra castle
06.2020 - 03.2025
Higher Certificate in Culinary - Culinary
Cavan Institute