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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
Stocking and replenishing
Food spoilage prevention
Special requests
Operations support
Catering background
Food preparation and safety
Plating
Schedule Management
Food inventories
Baking and broiling skills
Sanitation guidelines
Menu memorization
Order delivery practices
Software
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