Hwan Il Coleman
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Chef De Cuisine earning a Michelin recommendation at Pidgin, excelling in menu design and kitchen operations. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and implementing food safety protocols. Skilled in inventory management, ensuring fresh, local ingredients while minimizing waste. Committed to fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Whistler Hilton Hotel and Spa
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Chef De Cuisine
Pidgin
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Designed and executed seasonal menus showcasing local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high food quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh produce and maintain inventory levels.
Sous Chef
Campagnolo
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely and consistent meal preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to coordinate service flow during peak hours.
- Trained junior chefs on techniques and kitchen safety protocols, fostering skill development.
- Implemented efficient mise en place strategies to optimize workstation organization and productivity.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science -
Queen's University
Kingston, NoneSkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Mentoring and coaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Accomplishments
• Earned Michelin recommendation (Pidgin)
• Ran award winning kitchens (Vancouver Magazine, Porter Magazine, Canada’s top 100)
• Cioppinos cookbook (2007)
Certification
• WHIMIS
• Food Safe Level1
• First Aid
Timeline
Sous Chef
Whistler Hilton Hotel and Spa
11.2022 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Pidgin
06.2020 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Campagnolo
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor Of Arts And Science -
Queen's University
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