Abdelali Jdia
KELOWNA,BC
Summary
Talented Kitchen Manager successfully monitors inventory, leads teams and handles food. Trains and supervises kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques. Schedules preventive maintenance and repairs to maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
09.2023 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Sous Chef
The Landing Restaurant & Bar
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
original joe's restaurant & bar
05.2019 - 03.2023
- Receive, organize and rotate paper goods and food ingredients.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Maximize team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
- Obverse meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Motivate kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitize kitchen.
- Interview, hire and supervise back of house staff
- Assisted restaurant owner with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
Head Chef
Office de Formation Pr0fessionnelle et de la Promotion du Travail
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Plan and prepare food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- inventory levels and place orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Liaise with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Prepare various local and seasonal specialties for the school's restaurant.
Hospitality Trainer
EATH part time
09.2013 - 04.2019
- Present training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
- Create effective training course objectives, course content and all materials.
- Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees.
Head Pastry Chef
Marjane Holding
02.2005 - 09.2017
- Assesse inventory levels and reordered pastry items to keep adequate stock on hand.
- Trained and evaluate subordinate bakery personnel to properly execute bake shop functions.
- Follow recipe measurement instructions to create delicious pastries, cakes and chocolates.
- Implemented techniques for pastry production to exercise portion control and maintain food costs.
Education
First-aid-worker
The Moroccan Red Crescent
03.2006
GED -
Hotel & Tourist Technology Institute
06.2004
Biology Geology
My Ismail Faculty
2001
High School Diploma -
Ibn El Haytham High School
06.2000
Skills
- Anticipating Problems
- Scheduling Staff
- Problem Solving
- Back of House Management
- Inventory Management
- Portion Control
- Training and Onboarding
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Monitoring Food Preparation
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
German
Limited
Timeline
Head Chef
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
09.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
The Landing Restaurant & Bar
03.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
original joe's restaurant & bar
05.2019 - 03.2023
Head Chef
Office de Formation Pr0fessionnelle et de la Promotion du Travail
10.2017 - 04.2019
Hospitality Trainer
EATH part time
09.2013 - 04.2019
Head Pastry Chef
Marjane Holding
02.2005 - 09.2017
GED -
Hotel & Tourist Technology Institute
Biology Geology
My Ismail Faculty
High School Diploma -
Ibn El Haytham High School
First-aid-worker
The Moroccan Red Crescent
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