Chantana Chapman
Toronto,ON
Summary
Thai Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Thai cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Thai and English skills.
High-performing Chef offering 12 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 12 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and prove skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Khao San Road
2011.02 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
Certificate - Communications And Professional Writing
School of Continuing Studies - University of Toron
Toronto, ON05.2015
Skills
- Staffing
- Employee Training
- Food Storage
- Order Delivery Practices
- Problem and Complaint Resolution
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Dish Preparation
- Control of Expenses
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Order Supplies
- Performance Review
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Food Preparation and Safety
Timeline
Executive Chef
Khao San Road
2011.02 - Current
Certificate - Communications And Professional Writing
School of Continuing Studies - University of Toron
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