Elan Bondi
Vancouver
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation. Strong passion with Asian Cuisines, Mediterranean and Irish cooking. Always love to learn more and truly develop my skill and passion in cooking.
Other then cooking have a huge love for music with playing instruments such as guitar, trumpet and bass. Avid record collector and DJ.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Smiths Bar & Restaurant, Shamrock Bar & Grill.
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Head Chef
Sister Ray
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
Senior Chef, Sushi Chef.
Ukiyo
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Worked every section including Sushi section, busy pass, hot section working the grill, stove and pans and proceeded with love and care with each dish to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Optimized kitchen workflow by implementing time-saving techniques and equipment upgrades that improved productivity.
- Mentored junior chefs and provided constructive feedback, fostering talent development within the culinary team.
- Developed a comprehensive inventory management system, reducing food waste and lowering overall costs.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stratford College
Dublin, Ireland. Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food pairing
- Made-to-order meals
- Vegetarian cooking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Smiths Bar & Restaurant, Shamrock Bar & Grill.
08.2023 - 01.2025
Head Chef
Sister Ray
01.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Chef, Sushi Chef.
Ukiyo
01.2018 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Stratford College
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