Chef in Ajax, Ontario

Deion Omar Frendo-Cumbo 1562Geta Circle - Pickering, ON L1V 3H7 289-4... [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain employment where I can utilize my skills and gain full time employment. STRENGTHS Strong knowledge of MS Office Software Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast paced environment Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent customer service skills Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failure issues Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to details Ability to meet and exceed customer concerns while maintaining a positive attitude Project Planning & Management Cost Estimation Quality Control Negotiations Supervision Materials Procurement & Handling PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Pastissima, Toronto 2016 20... Sous Chef Served as Sous Chef for the restaurant Supervised staff and daily kitchen operations during Chefs absence while dealing with catering functions Performed with ease and efficiency under significant pressure in fast-paced environment Managed daily kitchen operations and created standards that exceed safety and health regulations; identify and provide solutions for any problem areas Mackenzie Pub and Restaurant, Ajax 2016 Restaurant Consultant Coached bar owners on inventory, ordering, and management skills Developed and created bar menu, marketing and new drink ideas Created new beverage recipes, including the Pantry Dropper, the bars current highest selling drink Created specialty cocktails using local ingredients Created core training systems for bartenders Trained new bar tenders Tracked drink sales Sourced and created wine list and managed inventory Built loyal clientele of regular patrons Iroquois Park, Whitby 2016 Restaurant Consultant Manage and train kitchen staff Scheduling, hiring and dismissal of staff Establish inventory control systems to reduce waste, increase inventory turns and return on investment Create new menu ideas for restaurant and catering events Create kitchen specs and recipes Responsible for food costs and inventory Organize kitchen Maltese Falcon Renovations 2015 20... Owner/Operator Bidding and obtaining jobs Providing materials, labor and equipment at the site Planning all stages of construction work Estimating materials, staffing, equipment costs, including securing permits Preparing and trying to complete work within budget Assigning time-frame for each stage of work Interacting with architects and engineers Coordinating with master electricians, demolition engineers, and sub-contractors Big River Service Center, Fort Providence, NWT 2014 20... Executive Food and Services Manager Responsible for food costs and inventory Managed staff scheduling, hiring and dismissal of staff Organized kitchen Created new menu ideas Increased advertising and promos through the use of social media and promos to maximize revenue Just For You Foods, Oshawa, ON 2012 20... Owner/Operator Responsible for food costs and inventory Created new menu ideas, signature dishes, and sauces Increased advertising and promos through the use of social media and promos to maximize revenue DFC Catering, Vancouver, BC 2009 20... Chef Responsible for food costs and inventory Managed staff scheduling, hiring and dismissal of staff Created new menu ideas, signature dishes Advertised for sales Malones, Vancouver, BC 2004 20... Kitchen Manager Responsible for food costs and inventory Managed staff scheduling, hiring and dismissal of staff Created new menu ideas, signature dishes DFC Catering, Vancouver, BC 2001 20... Chef Responsible for food costs and inventory Managed staff scheduling, hiring and dismissal of staff Created new menu ideas, signature dishes Advertised for sales COMPUTER SKILLS Expert knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) EDUCATION Fredericton High School Graduated Grade 12, 1992