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Ahmed Shokry

Ahmed Shokry

Sous Chef
Dubai

Summary

Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sous Chef

Autogrill Middle East (Dubai Airport)
Dubai
10.2019 - Current
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Junior Chef De Partie

Hms Host Middle East. (Dubai Airport)
Dubai
10.2019 - Current
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Chef De Partie

Rawabina Restaurant
Dubai
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.

Demi Chef De Partie

Alarrab Company
Dubai
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
  • Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Commis Chef

Raddison Hotel
Cairo, Egypt
2014.Oct - 2016.Oct
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

Very Good - Literary Specialization

Secondary School
Cairo
09.2011 - 03.2014

Distinction - Restaurant And Food Services Management

Highfield
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
08.2022 - 08.2027

Skills

Recipes and menu planning

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Software

Word

Excel

Certification

CSC - Certified Sous Chef

Interests

Reading

Boxing

Timeline

Basic food hygiene training

05-2023

Fire safety Training

03-2023

Distinction - Restaurant And Food Services Management

Highfield
08.2022 - 08.2027

Person in charge

08-2022

CSC - Certified Sous Chef

04-2022

First Aid

03-2022

Sous Chef

Autogrill Middle East (Dubai Airport)
10.2019 - Current

Junior Chef De Partie

Hms Host Middle East. (Dubai Airport)
10.2019 - Current

Chef De Partie

Rawabina Restaurant
10.2017 - 06.2019

Demi Chef De Partie

Alarrab Company
11.2016 - 10.2017

Commis Chef

Raddison Hotel
2014.Oct - 2016.Oct

Very Good - Literary Specialization

Secondary School
09.2011 - 03.2014
Ahmed ShokrySous Chef