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Pascal Garnier

Stratford,ON

Summary

Accomplished Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record of fostering community through partnerships with local purveyors and leading teams to culinary excellence. Skilled in culinary expertise and leadership, known for innovative menu development that responds to food trends and customer feedback, significantly enhancing dining experiences and restaurant visibility. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with [internationnal] cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english and french skills.

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

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  • Created lasting relationships with local purveyors, fostering a sense of community and collaboration within the foodservice industry.
  • Regularly reviewed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement or adjustments to menu offerings based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
  • Continuously researched industry trends and new culinary techniques to stay ahead of competitors while maintaining an innovative edge within the dining scene.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
  • Earned accolades from the press, leading to increased reservations and greater visibility for the restaurant by consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences for guests.
  • Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
  • Created menus and designed corresponding recipes

Baker /Head Pastry Chef

n /a
Stratford, ON
02.2024 - 02.2024

owner of two patisseries in 1987 til 1994

Education

CAP , BEP - Cooking , Baking , Patisserie

Auguste Escoffier Culinary School
South Pacific New Caledonia
01.1983

Skills

  • Culinary expertise
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Food trends awareness
  • Allergen awareness
  • Pastry Skills
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Team Management
  • Menu development
  • Knife Skills
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food presentation
Pascal Garnier