Dere Ragnitz
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Accomplished Executive Chef with a robust history at Ottawa Conference and Event Center, where I spearheaded kitchen operations, elevating customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and stringent safety standards. Renowned for culinary trends mastery and exceptional vendor relationship management, my leadership significantly enhanced team performance and profitability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Ottawa Conference and Events Centre
05.2006 - 09.2024
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Collaborated with other Executive Chefs within the company network to share best practices and develop new menu items that showcased each property''s unique offerings.
Head Chef
Modo Mio
09.2003 - 10.2004
Executive Sous Chef
La Contessa
10.2002 - 03.2003
Sous Chef
Dorchester Hotel & Suites. UK
09.2001 - 08.2002
Education
No Degree - Oceanography
Carleton University
Ottawa, ONAssociate of Arts - Chef
Algonquin College
Ottawa, None01-1998
Skills
- Training new staff
- Strong work ethic
- Recipe creation
- Special event catering
- Fine-dining expertise
- Culinary trends
- Sauce preparation
- Seasonal menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Safety management
- Purchasing
- Hiring, training, and development
- Sanitation practices
- Knife skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Vendor relationship management
Languages
English
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Executive Chef
Ottawa Conference and Events Centre
05.2006 - 09.2024
Head Chef
Modo Mio
09.2003 - 10.2004
Executive Sous Chef
La Contessa
10.2002 - 03.2003
Sous Chef
Dorchester Hotel & Suites. UK
09.2001 - 08.2002
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- First Aid Certification
No Degree - Oceanography
Carleton University
Associate of Arts - Chef
Algonquin College
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