Michalis Margaritis
Dubai JVC
Summary
My name is Michalis Margaritis and I'm 29 years old. I live in Dubai the last year and I'm passionate about cooking. The last 9 years, I work as a professional chef in several restaurants in Greece, specialized in Mediterranean –Greek Cuisine. From January in 2020 I started to work as Chef de Cuisine in Athens but my biggest achievement was in 2022 when I became a part of one of the most Luxury – Iconic Hotels in the world which is the Atlantis The Royal in Dubai as a Sous Chef where i managed to develop both culinary and personnel management through many trainings and daily exercise alongside successful chefs. A quote that describes me on the best way is " Find a job you enjoy doing and you'll never have to work a day in your life"- that's exactly how I fell about cooking. In my leisure time, I enjoy having "culinary trips" by visiting several restaurants in order to broaden my cooking horizons.. My ambition is to make a worldwide culinary journey as I believe that by tasting traditional dishes of a place you can learn more about its civilization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef (pre Opening Team)
Atlantis The Royal 5* Hotel- Estiatorio Milos- Michelin Guide Selection of May 2023
06.2022 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Chef De Cuisine
Zambri
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
Chef De Cuisine (pre Opening Team)
Bellagio Pizza & Pasta Bar
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
Chef De Partie
Hilton Athens 5* (Galaxy Bar Restaurant)
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
Junior Sous Chef
Chefi Restaurant
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Ordered food items for upcoming events per sous chef request.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Chef De Partie
Hotel Rizes 5*
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Junior Chef De Partie
Trattoria PastaBar
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Commis Chef - Demi Chef De Partie
Dal Professore Athens
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
Graduate Trainee
West East Suites Santorini
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
Culinary Arts Graduate -
IEK XINI
GREECE03.2015
Graduate of Technical Institution of Maroussi -
Technical High School
Grecce09.2012
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Guest Satisfaction
- Safe Handling
- Strategic Sales
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Operations Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Staff Motivation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Planning
Languages
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sous Chef (pre Opening Team)
Atlantis The Royal 5* Hotel- Estiatorio Milos- Michelin Guide Selection of May 2023
06.2022 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Zambri
09.2021 - 05.2022
Chef De Cuisine (pre Opening Team)
Bellagio Pizza & Pasta Bar
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chef De Partie
Hilton Athens 5* (Galaxy Bar Restaurant)
01.2019 - 10.2019
Junior Sous Chef
Chefi Restaurant
10.2017 - 05.2018
Chef De Partie
Hotel Rizes 5*
05.2017 - 09.2017
Junior Chef De Partie
Trattoria PastaBar
10.2016 - 05.2017
Commis Chef - Demi Chef De Partie
Dal Professore Athens
11.2014 - 10.2016
Graduate Trainee
West East Suites Santorini
05.2014 - 11.2014
Culinary Arts Graduate -
IEK XINI
Graduate of Technical Institution of Maroussi -
Technical High School
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