MARK R WILLIAMS
Dubai
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a diverse background in the food service industry. Proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and maintaining high standards of quality. Committed to continuous learning and development to enhance expertise in the field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Café De Paris Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
- Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen
- Process requisitions for supplies
- Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items
- Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line
- Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations
- Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality
- Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in for safety reasons
- Report any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering for service
- Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, such as V.I.P
- Parties and staff meetings
Sous Chef
Royal Prestige Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2022
- In charge of purchasing for all departments
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure best prices and highest quality of products are kept
- Coordinate with accounting with monthly statements and wastage reports
- Training of new staff
- Menu planning/development
Sous Chef
Lou Lou’a Restaurant and Café
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed procurement across all departments.
- Secured competitive pricing through effective supplier coordination.
- Collaborate on generating and analyzing wastage reports.
- Training of new staff
- Menu planning/development.
Chef de Partie
Lou Lou’a Restaurant and Café
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
Chef de Partie
Maison de Juliette
11.2017 - 05.2019
- In charge of kitchen when there are no senior chefs
- Handle ordering and follow up from suppliers
- Inventory of stock on hand
- Training of new staff
- In charge of the line
- Making sure all products are cooked to the highest standard
Bartender
Kiza
12.2014 - 01.2015
Commis Chef/ Demi CDP
01.2013 - 11.2014
Consultant/Chef
Tommy's Catering
01.2012 - 01.2014
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts and Technology Management
CCA
Manila03.2013
High school or equivalent -
The Berwickshire High school
Duns01.2009
High school or equivalent -
The British International School
Indonesia01.2006
Skills
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Fast learning
- Knowledge application
- Willingness to learn
- Food presentation
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation techniques
- Food plating and presentation
- Signature dish creation
Certification
- PIC Level 3 Advance
- Basic Food Hygiene
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Café De Paris Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Royal Prestige Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2022
Sous Chef
Lou Lou’a Restaurant and Café
01.2021 - 11.2021
Chef de Partie
Lou Lou’a Restaurant and Café
06.2019 - 01.2021
Chef de Partie
Maison de Juliette
11.2017 - 05.2019
Bartender
Kiza
12.2014 - 01.2015
Commis Chef/ Demi CDP
01.2013 - 11.2014
Consultant/Chef
Tommy's Catering
01.2012 - 01.2014
- PIC Level 3 Advance
- Basic Food Hygiene
Diploma - Culinary Arts and Technology Management
CCA
High school or equivalent -
The Berwickshire High school
High school or equivalent -
The British International School
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