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MARYAM HAMIS DARWESH

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Talented Chef and team motivator successfully maintained staff focus, efficiency, and productivity in high volume, fast paced operations. Experience in grilling cuisine techniques, sourcing ingredients, and boosting restaurant profile. Well-versed overseeing construction, quality, and deliverance of each plate.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Rileys Fish And Steak
09.2023 - Current
  • Complied with portioning requirements to adhere to budget and minimize waste.
  • Readied ingredients in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.
  • Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
  • Accepted special requests from guests and prepared food to meet demands.
  • Training kitchen staff.
  • Prepare and decorates a wide range of desserts, and baked goods.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Sous Chef

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • The kitchen's team in chef's absence
  • Providing guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, and not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
  • Overseeing and organizing kitchen stock and ingredients
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • 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.
  • Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.

Chef de Partie

Fairmont Southampton Hotel
03.2011 - 10.2020
  • Worked in Jasmin Lobby lounge and Wicket Restaurant
  • Monitored and maintained consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply to ensure that all procedures are followed
  • Placed orders in the absence of the Sous Chef or Execute Chef
  • Held total accountability for the running of the shift and ensured that stock takes were produced quarterly in in conjunction with Executive Chef
  • Ensured that the appropriate method of cooking and presentation were reused to maintain high standards of service
  • Ensured that each member of the shift had sufficient knowledge of product dishes to be able to advise serving staff, diners prevent allergies and monitor content.

Chef De Partie

Bonington Jumeirah lakes Tower
04.2010 - 01.2011
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.

Demi-Chef

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina
01.2008 - 01.2010

Education

Certificate - Food Handler

Canadian Institute of Food Safety
01.2024

Certificate -

Culinary Federation Education Foundation
12.2019

Diploma - Hotel Management

Bismark Institute of Hotel
12.1996

Skills

  • A bright, talented, and self-motivated Chef with a successful track record of impressing customers with delicious meals
  • Experienced in the planning, directing, and supervising of food preparation and cooking activities in a busy environment
  • Highly developed culinary expertise and principles including a variety of ethnic/regional cuisines including Mediterranean and Greek food
  • Able to expertly instruct cooks and other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food to the highest standards
  • Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Solid leadership experience in both world-class full-service restaurant environments, and high-quality fresh food quick service restaurant environments

Accomplishments

  • August 2009: Female Chef of the year Nestle Professional at Middle East, Certificate award and achieve Gold Medal.
  • March 2009 Emigrate culinary build a silver medal for practical cookery beef, and bronze medal for practical cookery fish and sea food.
  • November 2008: Female Chef of the year Nestle Professional at Dubai Certificate award.

Timeline

Cook

Rileys Fish And Steak
09.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
01.2021 - 07.2023

Chef de Partie

Fairmont Southampton Hotel
03.2011 - 10.2020

Chef De Partie

Bonington Jumeirah lakes Tower
04.2010 - 01.2011

Demi-Chef

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina
01.2008 - 01.2010

Diploma - Hotel Management

Bismark Institute of Hotel

Certificate - Food Handler

Canadian Institute of Food Safety

Certificate -

Culinary Federation Education Foundation

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