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Yazan Barhoum

Toronto,ON

Summary

Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grill Manager

Adonis Group
10.2019 - Current
  • Managed grill station, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures were maintained for consistent results in taste and texture of dishes served.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Head Chef, Manager

Burger X
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Optimized ingredient usage through meticulous waste tracking procedures, significantly reducing overall food waste levels within the establishment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.

Event Server

ARAMARK Sports And Entertainment
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained tidy and organized dining room, kitchen and serving stations to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Upheld strict safety standards by monitoring food temperatures and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
  • Utilized strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously during fast-paced events.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.

Newspaper Carrier

Stadt Anzeiger
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Maintained punctual delivery times for consistent customer service experience.
  • Distributed papers in various weather conditions during early morning.
  • Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.

Hospital Warehouse Worker

Ibn Rushed Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Education

Electromechanical Engineering Technology,BLDG ATMT

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Alkindy High School
Aleppo, Syria
06.2014

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Adaptable
  • Workflow Planning
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Quality Control
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Relationship Building
  • Menu item preparation
  • Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
  • Food Service

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Turkish
Elementary

Certification

  • Certified Food handler, servewell - valid until 2026

Timeline

Head Chef, Manager

Burger X
08.2021 - 09.2022

Grill Manager

Adonis Group
10.2019 - Current

Event Server

ARAMARK Sports And Entertainment
08.2018 - 08.2019

Newspaper Carrier

Stadt Anzeiger
08.2016 - 07.2018

Hospital Warehouse Worker

Ibn Rushed Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2015

Electromechanical Engineering Technology,BLDG ATMT

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

Alkindy High School
Yazan Barhoum