Toni Akl
AbuDhabi
Summary
Consultant Executive Chef
A passionate chef with extensive experience in kitchen management and developing innovative menus.
Possessing strong leadership skills and the ability to organize the team to ensure high-quality dishes are
served while maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Graffiti pizzeria
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
- Recruit and manage kitchen staff
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
- Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients, supporting sustainable agriculture practices within the community.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Head Chef
SY restaurant riyadh
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
- Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
- Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
- Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other related activities.
Sous-Chef
TAVOLINA Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Education
bachelor's degree - Hotel Manemgnet
Institut Technique De Beit Chabab
07.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Menu Consultancy Communication skills
- Specializes in making Italian Pizza Dough and gluten-free
- Dough
- Specializes in making fresh pasta gnocchi
- Specializes in making all kinds of Italian Bread
- HONOR AWARDS
- Top 10 Italian Restaurant Abu Dhabi (04/2023 - 04/2024)
- Name of the institution that issued/awarded it
- Food And Safety Certificate (04/2023 - Present)
- GWR Consulting
- LANGUAGES
- Arabic
- Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- English
- Full Professional Proficiency
- French
- Achievements/Tasks
Timeline
Executive Chef
Graffiti pizzeria
08.2022 - Current
Head Chef
SY restaurant riyadh
02.2020 - 06.2022
Sous-Chef
TAVOLINA Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2020
bachelor's degree - Hotel Manemgnet
Institut Technique De Beit Chabab
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