Zahidul Islam
Chef
Kista,Stockholm
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Plating Manager
Veat Cafe
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
Sous Chef
Olivia
Stockholm, Sweden
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Chef
Gnarly Burger
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Grill Chef
America Grafitti
Turin, Italy
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Safely operated ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Chef
Simple Food
Turin , Italy
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Commis Chef
The Orchard bar & kitchen
London, UK
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
- Worked closely with other cooks and kitchen staff during service periods to ensure efficient operations.
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
Londen, UK
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Encouraged open communication between trainees and management throughout the learning process.
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Implemented updates in training programs to align with company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
London College Of Business Management05-2011
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Schedule implementation
- Kitchen operations management
- Multitasking and organization
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety oversight
- Effective communications
- Problem-solving
- Food safety and sanitation
Languages
Bengali
First Language
Italian
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Kitchen Plating Manager
Veat Cafe
01.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
Olivia
07.2021 - 12.2024
Chef
Gnarly Burger
01.2020 - 05.2021
Grill Chef
America Grafitti
11.2015 - 12.2019
Chef
Simple Food
11.2013 - 09.2015
Commis Chef
The Orchard bar & kitchen
01.2010 - 09.2012
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
09.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
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