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Tarek Bou Ghannam

Executive Sous Chef

Beirut, Lebanon

Work Experience

  • Executive Sous ChefFull Time

    Avenue Beirut Restaurant and Bar

    Apr 2020 - Sep 2021 -1 yr, 5 months

    Lebanon , Beirut

    • Job Details:Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation. Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times. Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Chef de partieFull Time

    IHG Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2020 -5 yrs, 2 months

    Lebanon , Beirut

    • Job Details:Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls. Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers. Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Sous ChefFull Time

    St'Elmos Restaurant and Bar

    May 2013 - Aug 2015 -2 yrs, 3 months

    Lebanon , Beirut

    • Job Details:Sousechef, Line Cook. American Cuisine Restaurant. Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks Cooking and preparing high quality dishes Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes Supervising all kitchen stations.
  • Chef de partieFull Time

    Vapiano

    Jun 2011 - Feb 2013 -1 yr, 8 months

    Lebanon , Beirut

    • Job Details:Chef de Partie Italian Cuisine, Franchise Restaurant,Chef de Partie of the Preparation for hot and cold sections, Life Presentation. Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices Managing and training any Commis Chefs Monitoring portion and waste control Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management

      Al Kafaat Foundation and University

      Jan 2004 

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      T. N. S

      Jan 1997 

    Achievements

    HACCP, NEW RECIPES, PRESENTATION, MANAGEMENT,

    Skills

    • HACCP
    • Food Production
    • Food Safety Management System
    • Team Leadership
    • Communication
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Firefighting System
    • Quality Control

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Food Production & Presentation

      Phoenicia Beirut Culinary Arts (IHG)·2015
    • HACCP

      Boecker Food Safety·2010
    • HACCP

      Boecker Food Safety·2010
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