Luca Bianchi

Sous Chef
luca.bianchi@example.com+44 7700 900111London, United Kingdom

Profile

Passionate sous chef with 9 years of experience in busy Italian and modern European kitchens. Runs a tidy, organised kitchen, cooks consistently to a high standard and trains junior cooks.

Experience

Sous Chef
Jun 2022 – Present
Trattoria Verde · London
  • Run the kitchen of a 120-cover restaurant when the head chef is off
  • Created 12 new seasonal dishes; 3 became best-sellers
  • Cut food waste by 25% with better ordering and prep lists
  • Lead and train a team of 8 cooks
Chef de Partie
Mar 2018 – May 2022
The Harbour Hotel · Brighton
  • Ran the grill and pasta sections for breakfast, lunch and banquets of up to 300 guests
  • Kept a 5-star food hygiene rating every inspection
Commis Chef
Sep 2016 – Feb 2018
Osteria Roma · Rome
  • Prepared fresh pasta, sauces and desserts daily

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts
2014 – 2016
Rome Culinary Institute · Rome

Skills

Italian cuisine & fresh pasta
Menu development
Food safety (HACCP)
Stock & cost control
Kitchen team leadership
Working under pressure

Languages

ItalianNative
EnglishFluent

Certifications

Level 3 Food Safety & HygieneHighfield Qualifications · 2023

Details

2 weeks noticeAvailability

Interests

Bread bakingFootballFood markets

References

Available upon request.