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Pasquale Iannuzzo

Summary

A chef with a proven track record, I have driven menu innovation and culinary quality excellence, significantly enhancing dining experiences. An expert in Italian cuisine, I love French cuisine and Asian cooking techniques. Skilled in kitchen leadership, I excel at fostering team collaboration and raising food quality standards. I love learning innovative cooking techniques, new cultures and discovering new raw food materials. Creative thinking and effective communication were key to mentoring staff and achieving high guest return rates.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Cafe De Kroon
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Chef Entremetier

Krelis
09.2023 - 12.2023


  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Head Chef

Trattoria Koevoet
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Kitchen Manager

Spaghetteria Pasta Bar
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Head Chef

Restaurant Isola Bella
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Chef de Partie

Grand Hotel Continental
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Chef De Partie

Hotel Athena
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Head Chef

Freak Out
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.

Sous Chef

Agriturismo Le Contrade
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Business and Management of a Restaurant

Castello di Selvole
01.2013 - 12.2013

In a beautiful agritourism in the center of Tuscany I have run a restaurant for a year. The menu based on typical local dishes with wild animals, like wild pig, deer, hares and dishes from my tradition.

Education

Istituto Agrario Ricasoli
Siena (Italy)
06-2011

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Signature dish creation
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Specialty in Italian food
  • Effective communications
  • Quality standards
  • Food presentation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Portion Control
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Garnishing Techniques
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Creative Thinking

Languages

Italian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/09/92
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Italian

Timeline

Sous Chef

Cafe De Kroon
12.2023 - Current

Chef Entremetier

Krelis
09.2023 - 12.2023

Head Chef

Trattoria Koevoet
06.2022 - 12.2022

Kitchen Manager

Spaghetteria Pasta Bar
09.2018 - 06.2022

Head Chef

Restaurant Isola Bella
08.2017 - 03.2018

Chef de Partie

Grand Hotel Continental
03.2017 - 08.2017

Chef De Partie

Hotel Athena
11.2016 - 02.2017

Head Chef

Freak Out
08.2016 - 10.2016

Sous Chef

Agriturismo Le Contrade
01.2015 - 08.2016

Business and Management of a Restaurant

Castello di Selvole
01.2013 - 12.2013

Istituto Agrario Ricasoli
Pasquale Iannuzzo