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Darko Protega

@Matinej

Experienced Chef Specializing in Mediterranean Cuisine

Mannheim, Germany
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Head Chef+6
Motor+1
Private+2

About

I am an experienced chef with a strong background in Mediterranean cuisine and a comprehensive understanding of food hygiene and personnel management. I excel in kitchen organization and the efficient use of culinary resources, and I am dedicated to motivating my kitchen team to create exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and quality.

Personal Details

Age52 years
GenderMale
ResidenceGermany

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive culinary skills and leadership experience in a challenging kitchen environment, aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Passports

Croatia

Hobbies & Interests

Basketball i čitanje knjiga

Experience

Head Chef

Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
Ristorante Domschenke

Led a team to create innovative Italian, German, and Mediterranean menus, increasing revenue by 20%.

Glavni kuhar

Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
S/Y. BURASCA

Jedini kuhar za 8 članova posade i do 12 gostiju. Raznolik i pretežno gourmet jelovnik uz visoke zahtjeve gostiju. Stvaranje kvalitetnih jela samo od svježih namirnica uz svakodnevnu nabavu i visokim stupnjem higijene. Velika pažnja da se ostatak svede na minimum.

Head Chef

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
M/Y GALAXY OF HAPPINESS

Created exclusive gourmet menus for discerning guests, increasing revenue by 20%. Optimized purchasing processes to reduce food costs by 15% while maintaining quality. Ensured the highest hygiene and safety standards in food preparation onboard. Effective inventory management minimized food waste by 25%. Coordinated and led kitchen operations to enhance productivity by 30%.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
Food Hygiene Level III
Ships Cook Certificate
Culinary Trained
Food Hygiene

Languages

GermanFluent
ItalianFluent
CroatianNative
EnglishConversational

References

2 references

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