Roshanak Ghelijkhani
Toronto,ON
Summary
Sous Chef specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. Successful 5+ year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service. Experienced Restaurant Owner bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 100+ customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Davinci Restaurant
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Owned and operated a 3 floor restaurant.
- Interacted with various food distributors.
- Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products services rendered.
- Monitored income expense sheets to track and adjust expenses.
- Researched public perception of products and services and used information gathered to guide strategy development.
- Reviewed sales and activity reports to measure productivity and meet company performance targets.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Baker
Self-Employed
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality, visually appealing baked goods for special occasions and everyday enjoyment.
Sous Chef
Sanaz Sania Restaurant
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and product.
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Carefully developed a lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Education
Food Handler Certification - Culinary Management
Canadian Institute of Food Safety
77 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1M202.2024
Chef of International Cuisine Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
Tehran, Iran12.2014
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
Tehran, Iran09.2014
Baker - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
Tehran, Iran09.2014
Skills
- Labor Cost Controls
- Cost-effective procurement
- Staff Management
- Portion Control
- Menu development
- Allergy awareness
- Expense Tracking
- Effective leader
- Budget development
- Staff training/development
- Consistently meet goals
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Customer service-oriented
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Works well Under Pressure (Fast-Paced environment)
- Organized
- Deadline-oriented
- Cost-effective procurement
- Talented negotiator
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service relations
Accomplishments
- Ran a successful business for 5 years prior to selling it.
- Built a strong clientele due to the importance of customer satisfaction.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Davinci Restaurant
06.2016 - 01.2020
Baker
Self-Employed
03.2014 - 04.2015
Sous Chef
Sanaz Sania Restaurant
04.2013 - 04.2014
Food Handler Certification - Culinary Management
Canadian Institute of Food Safety
Chef of International Cuisine Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
Baker - Culinary Arts
Sanaz Sania Culinary Arts College
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