Stephen CODIAN

Experience

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  Esquel Mauritius Ltd

  May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Pattern Maker Apprentice

  Application of theoretical knowledge and skills in health and Safety, Organisational Culture and Work Ethics, Apparel Manufacturing (Shirts) as per international buyers's specifications (Tommy Hilfiger, J.Crew, Nautica, Hollister, Abercombie and Fitch), Sewing techniques and principles, Technologies such as CAD and CAM (Gerber Tool) and components (accessories) use for Grading and Marker making, garment appraisal, Quality control systems (ISO) and Manual Pattern Development

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  PROContact

  Nov 2009 - Feb 2010

  Call Handling Operator

  Making of appointments and studies on the French Market

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  LUX* Le Morne

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Kitchen Trainee

  First time exposure to the hotel environment. Acquaintance with the Kitchen environment, departments, hierarchy and basic culinary skills, principles and techniques for large scale volume food production and service merging with quality standards. Trained in all the four restaurants of the hotel. Also participated in the Hotel's rebranding in 2012.

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  Club Méditerranée La Plantation d'Albion

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Kitchen Trainee

  Learning and development of skills in backstage food preparation as well as live cooking and service (à la carte and buffet styles). i have enjoyed the direct contact with clients, it creates more confidence and compels you to work better and continously improve yourself in all terms since you are the sole accountable when handing a particular dish to them. i have been interned in all the sections of the kitchen. the responsibility of setting up your own buffet decoration before service is very pleasant and relaxing. Show less

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  Château de Vault-de-Lugny

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Management Trainee

  Responsible of the breakfast service, mise en place and the dishwashing alone. Participated in the Mise en Place for lunch and dinner services. Helped both Kitchen and Pastry Chef in production and platting during various services. Responsible of buffet service. Assisted Kitchen and Pastry Chefs in designing Themed menus. Training new recruits and handing over.I also had the opportunity to meet, work and learn from the Meilleur Ouvrier de France, MOF 2000, Chef Christophe Muller, for a culinary promotion and a cooking class. Show less

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  Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Cook
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  Club Med La Plantation d'Albion

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  Cook
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  Winner's

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2019

  Coordination of daily operations of fresh department (Bakery, Pastry, Viennoiserie & Gourmand'ile) with Senior Management, Bakery Head Office team, Supermarket management team, shop supervisors and team leaders through appropriate feedback and decisions. FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY * Line in with established norms, procedures and legal requirements * Set up / Review / Amend standard procedures * Train / Coach employees * Evaluate daily operations / activities * Recommend / take corrective measures on prompt basis * Onsite visits / audits to outlets for strong adherence to established practicesSALES DEVELOPMENT* Ensure achievement of Daily / Monthly Sales budgets* Initiate and propose Sales actions* Plan, Organise & Develop sales-boosting activities / themes* Ensure Customer SatisfactionPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT*Evaluation and Assessment of Potential Markets to tap in*Research and New Product Development* Supervise implementation and Testing of new products* Evaluate response and success rates of new products* Provide viable solutions to product launching and implementation activities Show less Ensure Optimum Level of standard for Food Hygiene and Food Safety and Quality at all levels of production in all fresh departments of Winner's chain of Supermarkets Line in with established norms, procedures and legal requirements set up / Review / Amend standard procedures Train / Coach employees Evaluate daily operations / activities Recommend / take corrective measures on prompt basis Research and New Product DevelopmentOnsite visits / audits to outlets for strong adherence to established practices Show less

  • Food Service and Production Manager

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Sales Coordinator

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Quality Assurance Coordinator

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2016