TAHA ABUELSOUD TAHA MOHAMED
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Driven and creative, bringing keen eye for detail and flair for innovation. Possesses strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, ensuring high-quality results. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences in Chef role. Offering strong foundation in teamwork, creativity, and time management. Knowledgeable about food safety, customer service, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop culinary skills, organisation, and communication in Chef role. Creative Chef with knack for developing unique, crowd-pleasing menus. Improved kitchen operations by streamlining food prep processes, resulting in faster service times. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative dish presentations and consistently high-quality meals. Driven individual with knack for culinary creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Possesses strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail, ensuring top-notch meal preparation and presentation. Aims to elevate customers' culinary experiences through innovative and delicious dishes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
AlShark AlAwsat Resturant
Assuit
03.2021 - Current
- Experience in preparing wedding feasts.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Chef
Assiutel Hotel
Assuit
01.2021 - Current
- Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts and offer fresh options to customers.
- Considered seasonal product pricing and availability when developing new dishes.
- Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Forecasted demand and orders optimum level of supplies to prevent spoilage.
- Maximised restaurant capacity by coordinating seamless, efficient meal services.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
Pizza chef
King Pizza
Assuit
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated effectively with front-of-house staff, resulting in seamless restaurant operations during peak times.
- Handled multiple orders simultaneously without error, demonstrating excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Upheld strict hygiene standards whilst preparing food, ensuring safe consumption for guests.
- Created an array of unique pizzas for diversifying the restaurant's offering.
- Ensured timely service with proficient dough handling and topping application skills.
Chef
Food Shop
Assuit
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Considered seasonal product pricing and availability when developing new dishes.
- Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Forecasted demand and orders optimum level of supplies to prevent spoilage.
- Maximised restaurant capacity by coordinating seamless, efficient meal services.
Crepes Chef
Masrawy Crepe
Assuit
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Developed new recipes for a diverse culinary experience.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
Pizza chef
Royal Pizza
Assuit
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Created an array of unique pizzas for diversifying the restaurant's offering.
- Ensured timely service with proficient dough handling and topping application skills.
- Demonstrated consistent quality control by maintaining high standards in pizza preparation.
- Upheld strict hygiene standards whilst preparing food, ensuring safe consumption for guests.
- Contributed to team efforts in achieving daily targets without compromising on quality or service speed.
- Followed precise recipes faithfully, maintaining consistency across all dishes served.
- Gained experience working with various types of ovens, increasing proficiency and versatility as a chef.
- Specialised in creating traditional Italian-style pizzas that were praised by patrons for their authentic taste.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
- Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
- Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
- Checked completed orders for accuracy, quality and presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Certificate of Agricultural High School
EgyptSkills
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Meal presentation
- Special dietary cooking
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Food hygiene standards
- Knife handling
- Recipe modification
- Portion control
- Sous vide technique
- Seafood preparation
- Vegetable carving
- Culinary arts training
- Pastry making
- Catering experience
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food cost calculation
- Grill mastery
- Restaurant service coordination
- Customer feedback response
- Time-Efficient cooking
- Team leadership in kitchen
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Handling kitchen stress
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Multitasking under pressure
- High-Volume production capability
- Innovative dish creation
- Menu planning
- Communication with waitstaff
- Recipe development
- Baking techniques
- Pastry crafting
- Cooking methods mastery
- Food presentation
- Customer service
- Menu costing
- Food trends awareness
- Event catering
- Stress resilience
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Kitchen management
Timeline
Pizza chef
King Pizza
07.2021 - 02.2022
Chef
AlShark AlAwsat Resturant
03.2021 - Current
Chef
Assiutel Hotel
01.2021 - Current
Chef
Food Shop
06.2020 - 06.2021
Crepes Chef
Masrawy Crepe
05.2016 - 06.2021
Pizza chef
Royal Pizza
02.2012 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Certificate of Agricultural High School
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