Amer El Hajj

Experience

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  La plage restaurant

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

  Sous chef

  • Participated in the food preparation in accordance with accepted standards of quality.• Training and development of new and existing employees.• Worked closely with the Executive Chef to ensure kitchen is running smoothly and efficiently.• Optimized food quality and guest satisfaction.• Assisted the Executive Chef with Menu planning, inventory control, scheduling, ordering of kitchen supplies

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  Beirut Hospitality Company (BHC Holding)

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2015

  Head Chef

  • Prepare daily production list.• Prepare team schedule• Responsible for proper storage, labeling and use of all food supplies to prevent unnecessary spoilage and to maintain cost control.• Responsible • Verify that kitchen staff follows all recipes and portions servings correctly.• Ensures the overall cleanliness and the health and safety aspects of the kitchen are maintained at all times.• Place food and supply orders on JDE system.• Receive product by verifying freshness of merchandise.• Actively participate as a member of the management team.• Manage staffing levels throughout shift.• Creating new recipes for the outlets.• Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef at any time. Show less

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  Les Galets

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Executive Chef

  • Monitor the Central kitchen operations, standards and procedures• Responsible for procurement related to the food• Overseeing cooking and logistics operation • Managing inventory and food kitchen supplies • Delivery scheduling and Dispatching for two outlets orders including the catering • Implementing new menus with the related recipes and cost• Controlling kitchen cost • Follow up and improve procedures implemented in the central kitchen as per hygiene and safety reports • Actively participate as a member of the management team Show less

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  Mira Foods Company

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2021

  Brand Chef, LUSIN RESTAURANT

  • Managing three outlets in Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar• Responsible for the Pre-opening and opening of Khobar outlet• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities• Maintaining quality standards• Estimating food requirements and food/labor costs• Following up and improving procedures implemented as per hygiene and safety reports• Arranging for equipment purchases and repairs• Recruiting and manage kitchen staff

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  Mira Foods Company- lusin restaurant

  Feb 2020 - now

  Executive Chef