Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
CHEF
Timeline
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Leonard sarte

chef
Isabela,Dubai
Leonard sarte

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. Organized and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities. Creative and highly regarded Head Chef successfully driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Devoted to concept development and efficient restaurant operations. Accomplished Head Chef with 2 years of experience. Strictly monitors kitchen activities and maintains food safety and hygiene standards. Offers strong organisational and leadership skills. Talented kitchen leader accomplished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons. Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.

Work history

KUSINA NATIN TO RESTAURANT
DUBAI, UAE

Head chef/ Kitchen IN charge PIC
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.
  • Maintained well-organised mise en place, ensuring efficient and consistent kitchen workspaces.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
  • Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
  • Incorporated customer feedback in experimentation and creation of new signature dishes.
  • Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
  • Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
  • Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
  • Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.

Lulu Hypermarket
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Hot food Supervisor
06.2017 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Analysed operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service levels.
  • Developed, implemented and communicated business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations, immediately identifying and remedying violations.

Education

FILIPINO INSTITUTE
UAE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT from BUSINESS PLANNING
10.2022 - 04.2023

University overview

  • N/A

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
PHILIPPINES

HOTEL RESTAURANT AND MANAGEMENT from MANAGEMENT
06.2003 - 03.2007

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Haute cuisine
  • Food preparation
  • Grilling
  • Payroll and scheduling
  • Menu planning
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Ingredient selection
  • Process improvements
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Cost reduction
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Signature dish creation
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Employee training and development
  • Kitchen management
  • Performance assessments
  • Vendor relations
  • Engaging leadership style

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 20.
  • Prepared meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
  • Awarded EOM in DECEMEBR for CONSISTENCY.
  • Recognized for PIC.

Certification

PIC CERTIFIED (PERSON IN CHARGE)

CHEF

Being a chef is more about fashion than cooking; you must love what you do and be able to communicate with coworkers, especially in the kitchen. I had been working in this position since I was then almost half my age.

Timeline

FILIPINO INSTITUTE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT from BUSINESS PLANNING
10.2022 - 04.2023

Head chef/ Kitchen IN charge PIC

KUSINA NATIN TO RESTAURANT
06.2022 - Current

Hot food Supervisor

Lulu Hypermarket
06.2017 - 06.2022

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

HOTEL RESTAURANT AND MANAGEMENT from MANAGEMENT
06.2003 - 03.2007
Leonard sartechef