Mustapha Maftouh
Banff,AB
Summary
Experienced, knowledgeable and well-rounded Chef with over 8 years’ experience working in a range of Luxury Hotels around the world. Proven experience in developing new recipes, managing inventories and supporting the team with any duties as assigned. Knowledge of various baking and cooking techniques, excellent time management skills and great ability to work well in a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Fairmont Banff Springs
05.2019 - Current
- Prepare a wide variety of pastries and deserts such as cakes, mousses, slices, sorbet, ice cream, different scrolls, and croissants.
- Train, organise and delegate work to Pastry Students – Follow through to ensure all is completed to the highest standard.
- Responsible for making sure all items are prepared on time and ready for relevant departments to collect.
- Ensure cleanliness and organisation of kitchen – Following strict safety and hygiene protocols and ensuring all Pastry Team adheres to them as well.
- Plating up deserts for Hotel Events and Functions Banquets – up to 1500 pax.
Sous Chef
Les Voiles De Desert - Errachidia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Assisting in menu creation. Providing ideas and adding personal touches to the menu.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reviewed dishes before leaving the kitchen, ensuring dishes were completed to the highest of quality and standards
Chef De Partie
Dar Ghizlane Hotel
02.2013 - 06.2015
- In charge of creating new and exciting deserts to freshen up the menu and engage the interest of customers.
- Responsible for maintaining all fresh components of the pastry/dessert line.
- Working with other restaurant outlets to ensure the items and products needed are provided.
- Responsible for closing down pastry line and kitchen at the end of every night.
Pastry Chef
ARAMCO
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Ensuring all dishes left the kitchen to the highest of quality
Education
Diploma - Baking And Pastry Arts
ITHT Hay Anas Fes Culinary School
Fes Morrocco 07.2009
Skills
- Fluent in English, French and Arabic
- Team Leadership - Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen & Inventory Management
- Traditional French Pastry Technique
- Events/Banquets - Baking in large batches
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Fairmont Banff Springs
05.2019 - Current
Sous Chef
Les Voiles De Desert - Errachidia
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chef De Partie
Dar Ghizlane Hotel
02.2013 - 06.2015
Pastry Chef
ARAMCO
01.2012 - 01.2013
Diploma - Baking And Pastry Arts
ITHT Hay Anas Fes Culinary School
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