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Elhanan Efraimov
chef menager
Chiang Mai,50
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. experienced with Mediterranean cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. conversational English Russian and Hebrew native speaker skills.
knowledge of health and safety codes and regulations. meticulous on details, instructions and quality. trusted and efficient worker. very good interpersonal relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sous Chef
Chef Ruslan Catering
Misgav
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded menu innovation alongside the Head Chef, enhancing culinary offerings.
- Masterminded and flawlessly executed high-profile catering events, overseeing comprehensive logistics.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, achieving a 20% reduction in prep time without compromising quality.
- Directed a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of top-tier seafood cuisine in high-pressure setting.
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
Head Chef
Cafe Yodfat
Yodfat
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Specialized in Mediterranean cuisine.
- 'Managed over 200 customer calls per day.
Head Cook
Ramat Tiberias
Raanana
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed over 50 customer calls three meals per day.
Sous Chef
White Wedding events
Pardes Hana
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Managed 8 culinary personnel in service to 300-customer base.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chef De Partie
Cafe carcur Restaurant
Pardes hana
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Prepared healthy vegetarian and vegan seasonal fresh dishes.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Good team worker.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Chef De Partie
Vino soca Restaurant
Herzliya
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Grill Cook
Kef yam Catering
Sdot yam
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Garnished finished meats with sauces and toppings for flavor or appearance.
Banquet Waiter
Kef yam Catering
Sdot yam
07.2007 - 02.2012
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Education
Certificate - A La Carte Gourmet Cuisine
The Tadmor Hotel School
Herzliya 01.2013 - 07.2013
Skills
Attention to taste
Languages
Hebrew
Russian
Additional Information
Interested to relocate (sponsorship visa).
Timeline
Catering Sous Chef
Chef Ruslan Catering
10.2022 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Cafe Yodfat
06.2021 - 10.2022
Head Cook
Ramat Tiberias
03.2019 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
White Wedding events
03.2017 - 12.2018
Chef De Partie
Cafe carcur Restaurant
07.2014 - 07.2017
Chef De Partie
Vino soca Restaurant
07.2013 - 04.2014
Certificate - A La Carte Gourmet Cuisine
The Tadmor Hotel School
01.2013 - 07.2013
Grill Cook
Kef yam Catering
02.2012 - 07.2013
Banquet Waiter
Kef yam Catering
07.2007 - 02.2012
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