FIRAS AL ALI
Damascus,DI
Summary
Skilled Chef Assistant with a proven track record at Bab Touma Restaurant, adept in kitchen safety and food handling. Excelled in supporting senior chefs, enhancing meal presentation and speed with top-notch knife skills and team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in guest dining experience through creative meal planning and efficient food preparation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Police Officers Club
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
Chef Assistant
Bab Touma Restaurant
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Chef Assistant
Hareetna Restaurant
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Sale Sucre
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
Education
Digital Communications And Media
Syrian Virtual University
Syria Institute Certificate - Kitchen
Hotel And Tourism Institute
Damascus12-2011
Skills
- Kitchen safety
- Food handling
- Chef support
- Knife skills
- Food preparation
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Police Officers Club
09.2018 - 12.2024
Chef Assistant
Bab Touma Restaurant
09.2016 - 01.2019
Chef Assistant
Hareetna Restaurant
05.2013 - 04.2015
Assistant Pastry Chef
Sale Sucre
03.2010 - 01.2012
Digital Communications And Media
Syrian Virtual University
Institute Certificate - Kitchen
Hotel And Tourism Institute