Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Server
Emmanuel Addai

Emmanuel Addai

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and elevating menu offerings, I significantly contributed to the stellar reputation of Shot Specialty Cafe by mastering food presentation and ensuring food safety. My leadership in training staff not only optimized workflow but also fostered a culture of detail-oriented excellence and staff motivation, driving operational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Shot Specialty Cafe
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Foreign Food Cook(CDP)

REEF TECHNOLOGIES
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.

Assistant Accountant

Ghana Health Service
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Rosewood Cottage
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

Education

Certificate - Food And Health

Stanford University
USA
11.2022

Certificate - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

ESSEC Business School
Europe
11.2022

Bachelor Of Science - Accounting

University of Education Winneba
Kumasi -Ghana
07.2018

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Portion Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Plating
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Food Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Cost Control
  • Detail Oriented
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Staff Motivation
  • Operations Support
  • Knife Skills
  • Menu development
  • Menu pricing
  • Cooking techniques
  • Bread Baking
  • Ordering and Requisitions
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food presentation

Certification

Food Handlers Certificate.

Food Safety Management.

AI Fundamentals Certificate.

Diploma in Cyber Security.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Sous Chef

Shot Specialty Cafe
09.2022 - 02.2024

Foreign Food Cook(CDP)

REEF TECHNOLOGIES
02.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Accountant

Ghana Health Service
08.2018 - 07.2019

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Rosewood Cottage
12.2014 - 06.2018

Food Handlers Certificate.

Food Safety Management.

AI Fundamentals Certificate.

Diploma in Cyber Security.

Certificate - Food And Health

Stanford University

Certificate - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

ESSEC Business School

Bachelor Of Science - Accounting

University of Education Winneba
Emmanuel Addai