Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Ioannis Svynos

Luzern

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.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern
03.2022 - Current

@ MOZERN Bar & Brasserie

  • Sous Chef in charge of BQT , Breakfast , Main Restaurant .
  • Regular Afternoon Tea and Special menu development and
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Sous Chef

Filios Restaurant
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Junior Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
09.2019 - 04.2021

@ Wild Carrot

  • Saucier , Entremetier, BQT Events
  • Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
  • Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
  • Ordered food items for upcoming events per sous chef request.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Chef De Partie

Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
09.2017 - 09.2019

@ CottoCrudo

  • Saucier , Pasta , BQT event
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.


Chef De Partie

Augustine, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague
04.2015 - 09.2017
@Augustine Restaurant
  • Saucier , Gardemanger , Entremetier , BQT Event
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

Demi Chef De Partie

Di Carlo Restaurant
11.2012 - 03.2015
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.

Demi Chef De Partie

Element Restaurant
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.

Main Kitchen Chef

GREEK ARMY
02.2011 - 09.2011

Main Kitchen Chef during my military service.

Cooked well in very difficult sircumstances.

prepared meals for around 200/250 soldiers every day

Commis Chef

Sendito Applon Blue
05.2009 - 10.2010

Worked for 2 summer seasons


  • Live cooking station
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

OAED RHODES, RHODES

Skills

  • Employee Scheduling
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Management
  • Cost Control
  • Food Safety
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Recipes and Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Leadership
  • Catering Background

Languages

Greek
Advanced (C1)
Czech
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Sous Chef - Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern
03.2022 - Current
Sous Chef - Filios Restaurant
04.2021 - 02.2023
Junior Sous Chef - Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
09.2019 - 04.2021
Chef De Partie - Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
09.2017 - 09.2019
Chef De Partie - Augustine, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague
04.2015 - 09.2017
Demi Chef De Partie - Di Carlo Restaurant
11.2012 - 03.2015
Demi Chef De Partie - Element Restaurant
10.2011 - 11.2012
Main Kitchen Chef - GREEK ARMY
02.2011 - 09.2011
Commis Chef - Sendito Applon Blue
05.2009 - 10.2010
OAED RHODES - High School Diploma,
Ioannis Svynos