Overview
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Dominik Guindon

Montreal,Quebec

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Societe Catering
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Cooperated Events, Weddings, Tennis Canada.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes for tasting menu for potential
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.

Executive Chef

Java U Catering
01.2010 - 03.2020
  • Weddings, Corporate Events.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Sous Chef

Java U Catering
12.2007 - 01.2010
  • Assisted in budget planning and cost management efforts, helping the establishment maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.

Chef De Cuisine

O’Bistro
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Participated in community events as a representative of the restaurant, enhancing brand reputation through cooking demonstrations and charity dinners.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Chef de Cuisine

Esca
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Continuously researched industry trends and new culinary techniques to stay ahead of competitors while maintaining an innovative edge within the dining scene.

Chef de Cuisine

Aix Du Terroir, Hotel Place D'Armes
07.2004 - 06.2005
  • Cuisine du Terroir.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

Chef de Partie

Globe Et Rosalie
08.2002 - 07.2004
  • Saucier
  • Modern Cuisine.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Promoted sustainability within the kitchen by utilizing local produce whenever possible for fresh, farm-to-table dining experiences.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Honorable Mentions

Restaurants
06.1997 - 08.2002

Hilton Lac Lemay, Hull, Quebec.

Restaurant Le Tartuffe, Hull, Quebec.

Restaurant Claire de Lune, Ottawa, Ontario.

Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta.

Fish House in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.

Raintree at the Landing, Vancouver, B.C.

Le Crocodile, Vancouver, B.C.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Hotel Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.1998

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire Franco-Ouest
Ottawa, Ontario
01.1996

Skills

  • Team Leader
  • Bilingual
  • Passionate
  • Meticulous
  • Punctual
  • Problem solver
  • Stress management
  • Multitasker
  • All around knowledge of International food and culture
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Fine Dining
  • Catering and Events

References

Refences Upon Request

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Societe Catering
12.2021 - 03.2024

Executive Chef

Java U Catering
01.2010 - 03.2020

Sous Chef

Java U Catering
12.2007 - 01.2010

Chef De Cuisine

O’Bistro
12.2006 - 12.2007

Chef de Cuisine

Esca
01.2006 - 12.2006

Chef de Cuisine

Aix Du Terroir, Hotel Place D'Armes
07.2004 - 06.2005

Chef de Partie

Globe Et Rosalie
08.2002 - 07.2004

Honorable Mentions

Restaurants
06.1997 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts And Hotel Management

Algonquin College

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire Franco-Ouest
Dominik Guindon