Gabriel Macdonald
Toronto,ON
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Mother Cocktail Bar
Toronto
10.2021 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
Chef
Fonda Lola
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Line Cook (Pans/Noodles)
Queen Mother Cafe
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked an extremely high volume of orders, while maintaining a consistent work flow
- Designed daily recipe specials for the brunch menu
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Restaurant Manager/Sous Chef
The Village Taverna
Victoria, BC
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Maintained a passion for every single menu item and cooked with extreme attention to detail
- Opened and closed the restaurant, managed a 10 person staff of both kitchen and front of house positions.
Residential Support Worker
CASA James
Victoria, BC
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Worked 12 hour shifts and built a friendship with an adult who had severe developmental disabilities.
- Spending the day monitoring habits, documenting seizures, giving medication, accompanying to hospital/ER, on many emergency medical visits.
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
Line Cook
Edo Japan
Nelson, BC
06.2010 - 01.2016
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Worked with attention to corporate policies, and made every meal with precision
- Consistently maintained healthy customer relations and established rapport with the regulars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
The Canadian College of Performing Arts
Victoria, BC02.2016
High School Diploma -
L.V. Rogers Secondary School
Nelson, BC06.2013
Skills
FOODSAFE CERTIFIED
SERVING IT RIGHT
SMART SERVE
WHMIS
WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE
PUNCTUAL
TEAM PLAYER
CONVERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE
Timeline
Sous Chef
Mother Cocktail Bar
10.2021 - Current
Chef
Fonda Lola
06.2021 - 10.2021
Line Cook (Pans/Noodles)
Queen Mother Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020
Restaurant Manager/Sous Chef
The Village Taverna
01.2017 - 08.2019
Residential Support Worker
CASA James
02.2015 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Edo Japan
06.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
The Canadian College of Performing Arts
High School Diploma -
L.V. Rogers Secondary School