Dara Taddeo

Dara Taddeo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Kitchen Manager

  • Education

    • International School of Geneva

      2013 - 2019
      IGCSE
    • Harvard University

      2023 - 2023
      Persuading others
    • EHL

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management
    • International School of Geneva

      2019 - 2021
      IB Diploma
  • Experience

    • Jeu de l’arc

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Cook

        Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Food Server

        Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Hotel des Horlogers

      Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
      FnB intern

      ▪ Accueillir les clients à l’entrée du restaurant▪ Connaître les différentes cartes F&B de l’établissement (Bar, Brasserie, Room-service…)▪ Connaître l’hôtel et ses points de vente afin de pouvoir répondre à toutes les demandes de nos clients▪ Assurer et maintenir le niveau d’attention et de service auprès de nos clients▪ Vérifier la mise en place pour le service des plats et des boissons▪ Débarrasser les tables à l’aide d’un plateau et les redresser▪ Assurer la mise en place des consoles : couverts, plateaux, linge, porcelaine, ménages etc…▪ Intervenir au sein du back office : gérer la passe en collaboration avec la cuisine▪ Prendre les commandes et les demandes spéciales▪ Assurer le suivi du contenu et des formations sur la plateforme interne HDH Academy▪ Comprendre l’organisation et la gestion d’une équipe▪ Maîtriser la langue française et anglaise Show less

    • EHL Martial Arts Committee

      Sept 2023 - Sept 2024
      President of EHL Martial Arts Committee

      As the President of the EHL Martial Arts committee, I hold the responsibility to run the team and assist them in the organization of events, run successful advertising campaigns and contribute to EHL's student life experience.

    • EHL

      Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

      - Assisting in the organization and execution of various events including Open days, Michelin day, Pre-University program, and counselor events- Collaborate with different departments to assist in the promotion of the events- Assist in the preparation of reports following events As Class Representative of BOSC1 for the EHL intake of 2026, I have the responsibility, along with another three students, to report and solve any issues that can occur in our intake.Our roles consist of:- Gathering and reporting any issues that can occur throughout the semester- Work alongside Student Council and BOSC coordination to work towards and solve any problems- Send out surveys to BOSC1 for research purposes/ new opportunities that could help out the students In this role of Introweek Volunteer, I had the chance to aid the smooth running of the new intake of EHL graduating 2027, which took place in September 2023.My main tasks consisted of:- Assist the Introweek Assistants in running Introweek- Guide the new families and students to find their way through the campus- Assist our partners in handing out the uniforms for the upcoming semester- Ensure the smooth running of the Introweek operations

      • Student Assistant Sales Events

        Jan 2024 - Sept 2024
      • Class Representative

        Sept 2023 - Feb 2024
      • Introweek Volounteer

        Sept 2023 - Sept 2023
    • SHED Pully

      Jul 2024 - now

      As the Kitchen Manager at SHED Pully, I oversee daily operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. My responsibilities include: - Leading a talented team of cooks- Managing kitchen workflow- Maintaining inventory - Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations- Upholding food quality and presentation of our meals I also collaborate closely with suppliers to source fresh, local ingredients and work with the owners to innovate and enhance our menu offerings.A key part of my role is optimizing kitchen processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs, while training and mentoring staff to cultivate their culinary skills. My leadership is focused on maintaining consistency in every dish we serve and creating a seamless experience for our guests.Looking forward, I am dedicated to driving the growth and success of SHED Pully by exploring new culinary trends, expanding our offerings, and enhancing the overall customer experience. My goal is to contribute to the restaurant’s reputation as a go-to destination while also building a sustainable, scalable kitchen operation. Show less As the Lead Cook at SHED, I hold the responsibility to work closely with the owners of the restaurant towards the development of a 'newly' established restaurant. Some of my daily tasks include:- Participating in the development of new items on the menu- Overseeing the everyday operations of the kitchen - Communicating with the front of the house to ensure a smooth service- Regulating daily operations and basic hygiene standards- Creating consistent food at a quick pace for service- Ensuring ingredients/merchandise has arrived and been stored properly Show less

      • Kitchen Manager

        Nov 2024 - now
      • Lead Cook

        Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Training in providing Representative and Balanced Feedback

      EHL
      Oct 2023
    • Persuading others

      Harvard University
      Nov 2023