Chia-An Hsin
Chef
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. 16-year background in high-end restaurant industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Ravine Vineyard Winery Estate
04.2015 - 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.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Volunteer Worker
Fallsview Casino Resort
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Cuvee by Brock university, Scotia Bank convention centre.
- Seafood Gala in Fallsview Casino Resort.
Assistant Manager
Osteria By Angie
07.2007 - 12.2013
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Education
GED -
Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON04.2016
GED -
Taipei City University of Science & Technology
Taipei, Taiwan06.2007
Skills
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Inventory Management
- Menu Planning
- Disciplinary Action
- Chef Assistance
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Order Delivery Practices
- Garnishing and Plating
- High-Volume Environments
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Motivational Team Management
- Team Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Volunteer Worker
Fallsview Casino Resort
03.2017 - 04.2017
Sous Chef
Ravine Vineyard Winery Estate
04.2015 - Current
Assistant Manager
Osteria By Angie
07.2007 - 12.2013
GED -
Niagara College
GED -
Taipei City University of Science & Technology
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