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
11 Charlotte Street, Toronto
02.2011 - 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
02.2011 - Current
Certificate - Communications And Professional Writing
School of Continuing Studies - University of Toron