Ferdnand Manoni
Zanzibar
Summary
Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment. Astute Chef de Partie highly skilled in plating and designing elaborate food garnishes. Talented individual offering extensive culinary abilities and thriving on mentoring newly hired kitchen personnel. Exceptional banquet displays, dessert table creation and ice sculpture design ideas. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills. Exceptionally talented professional in restaurant industry offering dynamic skills in meal preparation, portion sizing and plating. Experienced Chef de Partie with background working in high-end establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Supports chef leadership with new recipe development and suggested pairings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Alladin Beach Resort Zanzibar
01.2022 - Current
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Chef De Partie
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas& Spa-relais & Chateaux
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
Chef De Partie
Kae Beach Zanzibar
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Commie Chef
The Residence Zanzibar
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Treinee
The Residence Zanziber
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Certificate - SC.Food Production
Musoma Utalii College
Musoma Mara Tanzania03.2015
Certificate -
Nyabisare Secondary School
Musoma Mara Tanzania12.2014
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Dish Preparation
- Collaborative Relationships
- Portion Standards
- Communication-Excellet verbal writen English/Swahili/Zanzibar
- Interpersonal: Creative and able to implement new idea and techniques
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Alladin Beach Resort Zanzibar
01.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas& Spa-relais & Chateaux
05.2021 - 01.2022
Chef De Partie
Kae Beach Zanzibar
11.2020 - 05.2021
Commie Chef
The Residence Zanzibar
12.2017 - 01.2020
Treinee
The Residence Zanziber
07.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - SC.Food Production
Musoma Utalii College
Certificate -
Nyabisare Secondary School
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