Aleksandar Ločmelis Manevski
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head chef
Kickers Restaurant and Sport bar L.L.C
Dubai, Dubai
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Instituted a rotation system to minimise food waste.
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Ensured high-quality dishes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes.
- Collaborated with suppliers for fresh and quality ingredients procurement.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Directed the preparation of special dishes for events and holidays.
- Adhered to strict dietary guidelines from customers, ensuring satisfaction.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Delivered consistently tasty meals by adhering to recipe instructions.
- Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines whilst maintaining authenticity.
- Established strong rapport with team members through effective communication skills.
- Trained junior staff for optimal performance and skill development.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
CEO, Executive chef
SIA Almane
Riga
01.2014 - 04.2025
- Preparing and cooking meals;
- Order writing prep lists and supervising staff in food production, food safety and sanitation;
- Ordering and menu planning;
- Oversee food preparation;
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and proper equipment usage to the kitchen staff;
- Food quality control
Head Chef
Embassy of Finland in Riga
Rīga
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Foreign Ministry of Finland, Mission abroad. https://finlandabroad.fi/web/lva/mission
- Preparing and cooking meals;
- Order writing prep lists and supervising staff in food production, food safety and sanitation;
- Ordering and menu planning;
- Foreign Ministry of Finland, Mission abroad. https://finlandabroad.fi/web/lva/mission
Sous Chef, Pizzaiolo
Restaurant "Italissimo"
Rīga
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: SIA ItalAmo. https://m.facebook.com/Restaurant.Italissimo/#_=_
- Preparing and cooking meals/pizzas
- Order writing prep lists and supervising staff in food production, food safety and sanitation;
- Ordering and menu planning;
- Oversee food preparation;
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and proper equipment usage to the kitchen staff;
- Food quality control
- SIA ItalAmo. https://m.facebook.com/Restaurant.Italissimo/#_=_
Sous Chef
Restaurant "Riviera"
Rīga
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: SIA Soul Kitchen. http://rivierarestorans.lv/
- Preparing and cooking meals;
- Order writing prep lists and supervising staff in food production, food safety and sanitation;
- Ordering and menu planning;
- Oversee food preparation;
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and proper equipment usage to the kitchen staff;
- Food quality control
- SIA Soul Kitchen. http://rivierarestorans.lv/
Sous chef
VINCENTS Ltd.
Riga
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: www.restorans.lv
- Preparing and cooking meals;
- Order writing prep lists and supervising staff in food production, food safety and sanitation;
- Ordering and menu planning;
- Oversee food preparation;
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and proper equipment usage to the kitchen staff;
- Food quality control
- Www.restorans.lv
Sous chef
Grand Circle Fleet Management GmbH
Feusisberg
05.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsibility for planning and execution of buffet meals;
- Responsibility of preparation, cooking and presentation of gourmet cuisine and sauces;
- Quality control of buffet meals;
- Operation of galley equipment;
- Managing ordering prep lists and inventory for cold kitchen;
- Adhering to food quality and safety standards (HACCP)
Head Chef
ATS Kragujevac Ltd.
Kragujevac
11.2000 - 10.2005
- Supervising the kitchen staff in preparation menus and requisition list;
- Assigning duties and delegate responsibilities to the kitchen staff;
- Preparation menus and planning the cooking process;
- Responsibility for quality control;
- Filling out the pre-preparation and inventory etc.
Education
Food technology, Public catering, Tourism, Hospitality, Cookery
Vocational secondary school of trade and catering "Toza Dragovic"
09.1996 - 06.2000
Building Carpenter - undefined
Ogres Valsts Tehnikums
05.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Windows XP
- Windows 2010
- Microsoft Office XP
- Microsoft Office 2000
- MS Word
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS FrontPage
- Internet Explorer
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop
- Interior Design
- Interior Lighting
- Wood Furnishing
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Receptiveness
- Open-minded
- Negotiation skills
- Sense of humour
- Organizational skills
- Work organization
- Planning and influencing
- Team managing
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Coordinating and controlling
- Quality control implementation
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Seasonal ingredients utilisation
- Menu costing
Custom
- Traveling
- Sport activities
- Art of the book
- International cultures
- Interior architecture
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/05/81
- Nationality: Serbian
Languages
English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Upper intermediate
Serbian
Native
Affiliations
- Motorcycling, travelling, reading
Accomplishments
First place, Gold medal year 2000. at Culinary Competition, Serbia
Timeline
Head chef
Kickers Restaurant and Sport bar L.L.C
12.2023 - Current
Head Chef
Embassy of Finland in Riga
01.2023 - 11.2023
Building Carpenter - undefined
Ogres Valsts Tehnikums
05.2022 - 05.2023
Sous Chef, Pizzaiolo
Restaurant "Italissimo"
12.2019 - 06.2022
CEO, Executive chef
SIA Almane
01.2014 - 04.2025
Sous Chef
Restaurant "Riviera"
03.2011 - 12.2013
Sous chef
VINCENTS Ltd.
07.2008 - 03.2011
Sous chef
Grand Circle Fleet Management GmbH
05.2006 - 12.2007
Head Chef
ATS Kragujevac Ltd.
11.2000 - 10.2005
Food technology, Public catering, Tourism, Hospitality, Cookery
Vocational secondary school of trade and catering "Toza Dragovic"
09.1996 - 06.2000
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