Serghei Calciu
Tbilisi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head-Chef
Caffee bar Campus ”Georgia”
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Oversaw kitchen equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring reliable performance and longevity of crucial appliances.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
Sous-Chef
Restaurant "Ciskari "
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Sous-Chef
Restaurant "FanFan "
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Sous-Chef
Café Bar “ Boulevarde ”
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Junior Sous-Chef
Café Bar “ Boulevarde ”
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Ordered food items for upcoming events per sous chef request.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Chef De Pardie
Cafe Bar “ Boulevarde ”
08.2018 - 12.2019
Demi Chef
Hotel " Rooms Kazbegi"
10.2017 - 04.2018
Demi Chef de Partie
Restaurant "Lolita"
04.2016 - 09.2017
Demi Chef De Pardie
Cafe „love cafe”
01.2014 - 12.2015
Demi Chef De Partie
Hotel „Güllü Konakları”
06.2012 - 04.2013
Comi Chef at Hotel „Marti Istanbul" 5*
"Marti Group"
01.2012 - 06.2012
Education
Tiraspol college of Commerce
Moldova, Tiraspol12.2013
High School -
Comrat theoretical lyceum
Moldova, Comrat05.2010
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Confident and Friendly Manner
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Highly Motivated Microsoft Office Word
- Knowledge of Power Tools and Hand Tools
- Micros F/B
- Meal Preparation
- Catering and Events
- Safe Food Handling
- Vendor relationships
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Recipes and menu planning
- Portion and cost control
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Sanitation Standards
Accomplishments
- Participated in a gala dinner at the English Embassy in honor of the Queen's birthday.
- Cooked dinner for the President of Georgia and her friends.
- Opened a new kitchen in a new Coffee Bar and
designed whole new menu (a la carte,catering,finger food,BBQ) .
- Recognized for лучшим сотрудником месяца
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- I know the basics of working with dough :puff pastry, yeast dough, pastry dough and confectionery dough.
- Techniques for storing and working with meat and seafood.
Details
Tbilisi, Georgia.
celebritychef@mail.ru, serghei.calciu18@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Reading
- Sport
Languages
Russian
Beginner
A1
Turkish
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
Moldovian
Beginner
A1
Georgian
Beginner
A1
Czech
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Head-Chef
Caffee bar Campus ”Georgia”
10.2023 - Current
Sous-Chef
Restaurant "Ciskari "
04.2023 - 10.2023
Sous-Chef
Restaurant "FanFan "
04.2021 - 03.2023
Sous-Chef
Café Bar “ Boulevarde ”
11.2020 - 05.2021
Junior Sous-Chef
Café Bar “ Boulevarde ”
12.2019 - 10.2020
Chef De Pardie
Cafe Bar “ Boulevarde ”
08.2018 - 12.2019
Demi Chef
Hotel " Rooms Kazbegi"
10.2017 - 04.2018
Demi Chef de Partie
Restaurant "Lolita"
04.2016 - 09.2017
Demi Chef De Pardie
Cafe „love cafe”
01.2014 - 12.2015
Demi Chef De Partie
Hotel „Güllü Konakları”
06.2012 - 04.2013
Comi Chef at Hotel „Marti Istanbul" 5*
"Marti Group"
01.2012 - 06.2012
Tiraspol college of Commerce
High School -
Comrat theoretical lyceum
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