Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Timeline
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MD REJOWAN HOSSAIN

MD REJOWAN HOSSAIN

Rua Vale De Santo Antonio,N 148,1 ESQ Lisbon.

Summary

Food-loving Restaurant Cook with keen understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. Dedicated employee known for cooking meals to order and overseeing special dietary requests. Pursuing position in established organization where focus and dedication are highly sought.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cozinha

Espalanada Cafe
Lisboa
09.2023 - Current

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day

workflow.

• Plan and develop creative and seasonal menus.

• Supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks efficiently.

• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

• Monitor food inventory and ensure waste control.

• Coordinate with front-of-house for timely service and feedback.

• Enforce HACCP and kitchen safety standards strictly.

• Train junior cooks and support their skill development.

• Handle procurement and manage supplier relationships.

• Deliver consistent taste and customer satisfaction under pressure.

Head Cook

PHEWA NEPAL IDA( EMBER RESTURENT)
Lisbon
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Monitored the kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and the use of proper food handling techniques.
  • Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to modify and update the menu.
  • Inspected the freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperature levels, ensuring proper functionality.
  • Planned menus to develop the restaurant brand while achieving a competitive cost per dish.
  • Developed recipes and menus to align culinary trends with consumer demand.
  • I communicated with the kitchen staff, restaurant floor staff, and management team for successful service delivery.
  • Helped improve guest satisfaction scores and ratings by delivering great-tasting food.
  • Fostered cooperation and respect among kitchen staff members, encouraging positive attitudes for enjoyable shifts.
  • Checked food deliveries to verify the highest quality foods to uphold restaurant standards.

Sous Chef

Diamante blu
Limassol
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for an attractive presentation.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction and team performance through a command-based structure.
  • Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
  • Coordinated inventory management to minimize waste and control costs.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling, meeting all coverage needs, and avoiding wasted labor.
  • Created diverse cuisines, including a full restaurant, special events, catering, and tasting menus.
  • Monitored kitchen cleanliness enforced adherence to procedures in alignment with company policies and the HACCP plan.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance kitchen workflow and productivity.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Dispose of waste, recyclables, and out-of-date stock into designated disposal systems.
  • Deep cleaned preparation tables, workspaces, and floors to reduce hazards and support sanitation requirements.
  • Received deliveries and assisted with proper storage and stock rotation to reduce spoilage.
  • Monitored food quality, reviewing plating and presentation to maintain the highest quality standards.
  • Supported the head chef with training and mentoring new kitchen team members.
  • Assisted in kitchen closing duties, carrying out sanitation tasks, and organizing stock for the next day's opening.
  • Stepped into diverse kitchen roles to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
  • Pre-prepared food ingredients for each shift, chopping vegetables, mixing marinades, and stocking garnish stations.

Cook Assistant

Alasia Boutique Hotel
Limassol
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Managed food prep before service, including peeling vegetables, washing ingredients, portioning meats, and mixing spices.
  • Expertly controlled stock, food preparation levels, and wastage within the section.
  • Conducted thorough kitchen sanitization before carrying out food preparation, keeping in line with food hygiene regulations.
  • Assisted the Head Chef with stock rotation and correct storage procedures.
  • Ensured portion control, preparation, and storage methods to avoid food wastage.
  • Worked in liaison with kitchen sections for efficient service.
  • Assisted pot washers with cleaning kitchen utensils and equipment when needed, cleaning using dishwashers and pressure washers.
  • Assisted in kitchen cleaning, including sweeping and mopping floors, as well as washing utensils.
  • Helped with a variety of services, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner on dishes such as starters, mains, desserts, and sides.
  • Used various cooking techniques and food preparation skills to replicate the chef's vision.
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene requirements.

Education

Bachelor - International Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business

City unity college
Nicosia, Cyprus
02.2022

Skills

  • Waste management
  • Catering and banquets
  • Meal preparation
  • Safety compliance
  • Meat processing
  • Food hygiene
  • Culinary techniques
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Inventory control

Languages

English: C1 Advanced, Greek: C1 Advanced, Hindi: C1 Advanced, Bengali: C2 Proficient, Portuguese: B2 Upper intermediate

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking

Affiliations

Clean and healthy food

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION City
  • College Língua(s) materna(s): BENGALI Outra(s) língua(s):

Timeline

Chef De Cozinha

Espalanada Cafe
09.2023 - Current

Head Cook

PHEWA NEPAL IDA( EMBER RESTURENT)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sous Chef

Diamante blu
07.2020 - 09.2022

Cook Assistant

Alasia Boutique Hotel
08.2016 - 03.2020

Bachelor - International Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business

City unity college
MD REJOWAN HOSSAIN