Choetsaksit Hatsim
Mueang Nonthaburi,Nonthaburi
Summary
Accomplished head chef with 7 years of experience. Strictly monitors kitchen activities and maintains food safety and hygiene standards. Offers strong organizational and leadership skills. specializes in Thai cuisine. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level head chef position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Chef
Giggling Squid
Clifton, Bristol
2021.06 - 2023.04
- Mentored junior kitchen staff to execute duties in line with or above superior company standards.
- Monitored current and past kitchen costs to identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs and meet budgetary targets.
- Ensured kitchen staff were equipped with appropriate tools and inventory.
- Empowered team of restaurant staff to expertly troubleshoot and handle challenging situations involving customers.
- Prevented cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising utensils, pans and surfaces.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
Sous Chef
Giggling Squid
Farnham, Surrey
2020.09 - 2021.06
- Helped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Maintained total control to maximise guest satisfaction and team productivity.
- Planned and directed food preparation in fast-paced restaurant environments.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
Wok Chef
Giggling Squid
Bath , Somerset
2020.05 - 2020.10
Starter Chef
Giggling Squid
Farnham, Surry
2019.02 - 2019.10
Chef De Partie
Giggling Squid
Sailsbury , Wiltshire
2017.07 - 2018.10
Education
CBS Westland Row
Dublin, Ireland 2011.05 - 2016.09
St. Marry's boys School
Dublin, Ireland /2009 - /2011
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Employee training and development
- Food preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Cost reduction
- Forecasting and planning
- Ingredient selection
- Hazard management
- Risk assessment
- Food safety assessment
Languages
English
Fluent
Thai
Native
Timeline
Head Chef
Giggling Squid
2021.06 - 2023.04
Sous Chef
Giggling Squid
2020.09 - 2021.06
Wok Chef
Giggling Squid
2020.05 - 2020.10
Starter Chef
Giggling Squid
2019.02 - 2019.10
Chef De Partie
Giggling Squid
2017.07 - 2018.10
CBS Westland Row
2011.05 - 2016.09
St. Marry's boys School
/2009 - /2011