1. Samir Elamri samelamri@hotmail.com
523 Landswood Way Tel 613.252.7252
Stittsville, Ontario
K2S 0A6
Skills
Computer skills [Excel, Word]
Certified in CPR level C
Trilingual. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic
Leadership and people skills. Enjoys working in group environments
Self motivated and when under pressure
Positive attitude and committed to success
Punctual and attentive to time-sensitive work
Open-minded and approachable
Work Experience
River mead Golf Club Sep 2013 – Dec 2015 Gatineau, QC
Chef de Cuisine
Managed a brigade of 11 cooks
Estimated food consumption and monitored labour cost
Ensured food stock is replenished effectively
Hired, trained and reviewed performance of all kitchen staff
Effectively interacted with the club members to ensure their satisfaction was met
Windsor Arms Hotel Oct 2010 – Aug 2013 Toronto, ON
Chef de Cuisine
Managed a brigade of twelve Chefs and Junior Chefs
Supervised and coordinated all related culinary activities
Estimated food consumption and monitored labour cost
Ensured food stock is purchased as necessary to meet the standard of a 5 stars hotel
Established presentation techniques and quality standards
Hired, trained and reviewed performance of all kitchen staff
Maintained safe and clean kitchen
Represented the Windsor Arms hotel in food trade shows
Effectively interacted with hotel guests to ensure customer satisfaction is met
Maze Grill Mayfair Feb 2009 – Sept 2010 London, UK
Sous Chef
2. In charge of newly built restaurant within a modern development
Managed a brigade of 10 Chefs and Junior Chefs
Offered a variety of cuisines using modern British seasonal
The Waterfront Mar 2008 – Jan 2009 London, UK
Chef de Partie
Worked as chef de partie at a stylish river side restaurant
Demonstrated new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Restaurant specialised in Mediterranean style cuisine with a British twist
Managed a brigade of four chefs
Heavily involved in the restaurants promotion campaigns, such as affordable lunch meals
Plan and direct food preparation
Efficient problem solving skills
Claridge Hotel Mar 2006 – Feb 2008 London, UK
Commis Chef/Chef de partite
Served at a two hundreds cover restaurant
Given a wide variety of responsibilities, including mise en place of the cold station and
cleaning aspect of the kitchen.
Supervised activities and daily specials
Estimate food requirement, cost and monitor order supplies
Education
May 2011 Public Health Toronto Food Hygiene
Toronto, Canada
June 2009 Perry Scott Nash Health and Safety for Managers
London, England
October 2008 Royal Society ofHealth Essential Food Hygiene
London, England
2004 – 2006 Technical College ofCatering Catering Diploma
London, England
Hobbies
Team sports such as soccer and hockey
Traveling and exploring new environments
Exploring different cultural cuisines
Reference Available Upon Request