talal yoysef

The nature of my degree expanse as Executive Chef has prepared me for this position. It involved a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. 

For one course, insert course, an understanding of the industry was essential. I found this subject very stimulating.

I am a fast and accurate writer, with a keen eye for detail and I should be very grateful for the opportunity to progress to market reporting. I am able to take on the responsibility of this position immediately, and have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of it

Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Talal Yousef 

Executive Chef 

Responsible for supervising the functioning of all kitchen employees, facilities, and cost. Coordinating and

participating in the production, preparation, and presentation of all food items to ensure highest quality at all.

times. Arrange the duties of the team rooster and checks the Daily Menu, Function Sheets, and Par stock to

determine the types and quality of food items to be prepared. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Trains, develops, and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.

Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.

Advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.

Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation. 

Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

Recognizes superior quality products, presentations, and flavour.

Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards

Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.

Reviews GSTS and RSTS comment cards for guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Coordinates with the purchasing department for the acquisition of needed goods and services.

Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.

Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.

Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation, and service levels.

Actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Maintain Quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food.

Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands.

Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers.

Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.

Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget.

Attend the daily morning meetings and other administrative sessions.

Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staffs and provide coaching, mentoring, and helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.

Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen.

Frequently I review the finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guest.

Secondary Level Diploma