Oliver Thomas
London
Summary
Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in vegan cuisine with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation. Always willing to learn and adapt new skills from fellow chefs to gain knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Truck Owner + Catering
Myself
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Regularly updated menu offerings based on customer preferences, driving repeat business for the establishment.
Head Chef
Ivy Ristorante
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Produced revolutionary vegan menu offerings to put establishment on local, and regional map, and curated vegan menu from scratch.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, collaborated with high-school teachers to work with co-op students,
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Inspected kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed busy night services of over 100 guests, visited tables to meet with guests ensuring satisfaction is high
Sous Chef
Black Trumpet
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activities.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Dishwasher
Blackfriars Bistro
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots, utensils and various items used often by kitchen staff.
- Kept the work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Apprenticeship
Fanshawe College
London, ON09.2017
High School Diploma -
B. Davison Secondary School
London, ON06.2016
Skills
- Chef Consultations
- Vendor Relations
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Employee Training
- Vegan Menu
- Business Launch
- Partnership Development
Certification
Cook II Apprenticeship
Timeline
Food Truck Owner + Catering
Myself
08.2023 - 02.2024
Head Chef
Ivy Ristorante
04.2020 - 05.2023
Sous Chef
Black Trumpet
06.2017 - 03.2019
Dishwasher
Blackfriars Bistro
11.2015 - 02.2016
Certificate - Culinary Apprenticeship
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
B. Davison Secondary School
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