Tarek Gareb

Senior Chef @88ALPHA

I am responsible for health, safety and food hygiene.Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.Controlling and directing the food preparation process.Designed SOPs of food preparation guidelines for each dish in the menu.Look for ways to reduce spoilage of the items that are not moving much. Maintaining good relations with multiple suppliers.Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available for the various areas.Collaborating with the Operations Manager to set menu prices.Finding and introducing new culinary techniques to my team.Always creative in developing new dishes from international cuisines.Maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the operation.Discuss daily food cost reports with my team and management to make sure budget is achieved.• Arranged regular equipment maintenance and servicing, maintaining functional kitchen machinery.• Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and availability, minimising kitchen spending.