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Salar Sheid Ejlali

Toronto,ON

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Summit Golf And Country Club
2023.04 - 2023.09
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Kitchen Manager

Roses New York
2021.11 - 2022.02
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Branch Manager

Opa! Gyros & Kabob Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
2021.03 - 2022.02
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.

Branch Owner

Attawich
2017.07 - 2019.11
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Education

Culinary Management Diploma - Culinary Arts

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
09.2025

Skills

  • Pantry Restocking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Business Management
  • Signature Dish Creation
  • Staff Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Resource Management
  • Effective Communications
  • Menu Planning
  • New Hire Training
  • Recipes and Menu Planning
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Food Quality
  • Kitchen Management

Languages

English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef

Summit Golf And Country Club
2023.04 - 2023.09

Kitchen Manager

Roses New York
2021.11 - 2022.02

Branch Manager

Opa! Gyros & Kabob Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
2021.03 - 2022.02

Branch Owner

Attawich
2017.07 - 2019.11

Culinary Management Diploma - Culinary Arts

George Brown College
Salar Sheid Ejlali