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Ahmed Lulu

Ahmed Lulu

Executive Sous Chef
Mersin

Summary

Hardworking Chef with a huge background in food and hospitality industry with more than 10 years of experience. Adept at working in high-volume restaurants that require quick food preparation. Outstanding communication skills and an excellent understanding of food safety rules. Experienced with Mediterranean cuisine , fine dining, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profits. Educated in Mersin University for both of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Athena Premium Hotels
05.2024 - Current
  • Work with Executive Chef for the operation of 5 restaurants that belong to our company,

( Poseidon Mediterranean Sea Food ) - ( Bali Beach Fusion Cuisine Far East Cuisine & İtaliyan Cuisine) - ( Venice Beach American Dinner) - (Thalia İtaliyan Cuisine ) - ( Aperİtivo Bistro Kitchen )

  • Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
  • Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to design seasonal menus that showcased diverse flavors and techniques.

Sous Chef

Mapel Restaurant
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • İmplemented new recipes and techniques to enhance the restaurant's menu.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Junior Sous Chef

Agrumi Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Received praise from customers for exceptional flavor combinations and presentation skills, enhancing the restaurant''s reputation for culinary excellence.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new recipes and techniques to accommodate guest dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant's opening
  • Presenting Mediterranean cuisine soul in new recipes and dishes

Head Chef

Ot Cafe
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Developed new recipes that increased restaurant sales by 18% and managing food cost under 30%

Demi Chef De Partie

Elbis Hotel (4 Stars)
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department standards.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing proper mise en place techniques.
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Consistently followed recipes accurately while also adding personal touches when appropriate to enhance flavor profiles.

CHEF İNTERN

Od Urla
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Getting strong vision and experience of Michelin star restaurants standers.
  • Supported sous chef and head chef in food preparation and expediting.
  • Experience boiling, Sous-Vide, basting, grilling, roasting, and broiling meats, fish, and vegetables.
  • Prepared all foods according to recipes.
  • Commitment to clean, safe, and sanitary practices and working environment
  • Helping butchery chef with preparing different types of seafood and meat.



CHEF & FOUNDER

XFries Restaurant
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.


Education

Master of Arts - Gastronomy & Culinary Arts

Mersin University
Mersin, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Kitchen management

Food presentation

Menu development

Molecular gastronomy

Molecular gastronomy

Expert leadership

Nationality

Turkish

Certification

Education Participation Certificate , Le Cordon Blue, Istanbul, Italian Cuisine

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Athena Premium Hotels
05.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

Mapel Restaurant
10.2023 - 05.2024

Junior Sous Chef

Agrumi Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023

Head Chef

Ot Cafe
06.2022 - 03.2023

Education Participation Certificate , Le Cordon Blue, Istanbul, Italian Cuisine

06-2022

Demi Chef De Partie

Elbis Hotel (4 Stars)
07.2021 - 09.2021

CHEF İNTERN

Od Urla
03.2021 - 06.2021

Education Participation Certificate , Nilco Reinigungsmaschinen "Nilco Cleaning and Hygiene Training"

01-2020

CHEF & FOUNDER

XFries Restaurant
07.2019 - 02.2021

Master of Arts - Gastronomy & Culinary Arts

Mersin University
04.2001 -
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