Oluwatosin Mohammed
Chef De Cuisine
Tottenham Hale, London,London
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with french cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational English and Turkish language skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Restaurant Consultant
84 west brasserie & grill
London , Cricklewood Broadway
11.2021 - Current
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Improved food quality and standard by over 50%
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Designed menu according to season and demand from target market
- Trained staff and maintained clean environment and healthy work environment
Senior Chef De Partie
Double Tree By Hilton Tuzla, Istanbul.
Tuzla , Istanbul
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Head Chef
13.11 kitchen
Lekki, Lagos
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Managed over 50 staffs in fast-paced environment
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Sales Executive - Key Accounts (Part-time)
Loatsad Promomedia Limited
Lekki , Lagos
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
- Developed SWOT analysis and executed targeted sales strategies accordingly using data-driven decision-making.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
Sous Chef
Chef Dee Culinary Institute
Ajah, Lagos
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- 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.
Digital Marketing Intern
SDM Communications
Victoria Island , Lagos
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Prepared weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of marketing campaigns.
- Responded to email and social media messages according to prescribed policies.
- Assisted in managing corporate social media channels.
- Assisted with capturing and analyzing social media metrics.
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
Education
Culinary Arts Training - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Paris
Istanbul Chapter 01.2021 - 09.2021
No Degree - Hospitality
New Skills Academy - United Kingdom | Hospitality
Virtual 01.2021 - 02.2022
No Degree - Turkish Language Certificate
Ozandil Yabancı Dil Çözümleri
Istanbul, Turkey 02.2021 - 10.2021
No Degree - African And Intercontinental Cuisine
Chef Dee Culinary Institute
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Babcock University
Nigeria 08.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Food and kitchen safety and hygiene
Timeline
Freelance Restaurant Consultant
84 west brasserie & grill
11.2021 - Current
Senior Chef De Partie
Double Tree By Hilton Tuzla, Istanbul.
02.2021 - 08.2021
No Degree - Turkish Language Certificate
Ozandil Yabancı Dil Çözümleri
02.2021 - 10.2021
Culinary Arts Training - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Paris
01.2021 - 09.2021
No Degree - Hospitality
New Skills Academy - United Kingdom | Hospitality
01.2021 - 02.2022
Head Chef
13.11 kitchen
01.2019 - 02.2020
Sous Chef
Chef Dee Culinary Institute
01.2018 - 11.2018
No Degree - African And Intercontinental Cuisine
Chef Dee Culinary Institute
01.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Executive - Key Accounts (Part-time)
Loatsad Promomedia Limited
06.2017 - 06.2019
Digital Marketing Intern
SDM Communications
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Babcock University
08.2013 - 06.2017
Memberships
World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS)
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