Name
DANIELE FINOTTO
Address
London, SE **QT
Telephone
**************@*****.***
Nationality
Italian
I am a reliable person with good experience in several aspects of the Kitchen.
I am Chef de Partie expert in British cuisine, European and Mediterranean, able to also work on pizza, fresh pasta and desserts dishes, and willing to do a step further in my career.
I like to add some creativity in my job.
Work Experience
From May 2014
Pizza Chef and Chef De Partie
Royal Albert Hall (Verdi Restaurant) London (UK)
Italian Cuisine
Kitchen team 20 people
Responsible of pizza section
Making Round pizza (electric oven) and Mise en Place
Making fresh own dough (own dough 24/48h rising)
Liasing with suppliers
Responsibility and Preparation of hot and cold meals a la carte
Helping and supporting other chefs in the preparation of their course
From April 2013
Chef De Partie
Le Meridien Hotel Piccadilly London (UK)
Cuisine: British and European 100 seats
Kitchen team: 15+ people
Responsibility and Preparation of hot and cold meals a la carte, in particular the Room dining, Starter section, Vegetable section and Club Lounge
Supervising and training Comi chef
Making fresh pizza. (own dough 24/48h rising) and fresh pasta tegliatelle ravioli tortellini cavatelli, asagna and cannelloni
Responsible for the Canape’ section for Club lounge and bar
Banqueting function
Helping and supporting other chefs in the preparation of their course
Making soup, sauce and stock
Aug 2012-April 2013
(while working at Pizzarium)
Chef de Partie
Salumeria 104 Restaurant Miami (FL - Usa)
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean and American casual dining, 150 seats
Kitchen team: 10+ people
Responsibility and Preparation of hot and cold meals a la carte, in particular Starter section and Vegetable section
Preparation of Italian desserts and Italian fresh pizza (own dough 24/48h rising) and fresh pasta (tagliatelle, ravioli, tortellini cavatelli, lasagne and cannelloni
Supervising new chef
Helping other chefs in the preparation of pasta dishes
June 2012-April 2013
Pizza Chef
Pizzarium Miami (FL - Usa)
Cuisine: Pizza, 50 seats
Kitchen team: 5 people
Supervising the team (3 people)
Preparation of long rising “pizza in teglia” 96h on daily basis
Preparation of Italian desserts for catering parties
Liasing with suppliers
December - April 2012
(internship)
Pizza-Pasta Chef
Giotto’s pizza Rome (Italy)
Cuisine: Pizza
Preparation of long rising dough on daily basis for:
- round pizza
- “pizza in teglia”
- pizza on the peel
July –November 2011
Demi Chef de Partie
Le Meridien Hotel Piccadilly London (UK)
Cuisine: British, 100 seats
Kitchen team: 15+ people
Preparation of hot and cold meals, in particular appetizers.
Helping and supporting other chefs in the preparation of their course
October 2008-April 2011
Comi Chef de Partie
BAM Ristorazione
For several companies’ Canteens in Rome (Italy)
Preparation of hot and cold meals:
Main Courses
Pasta Dishes
Sauces and dressings
Grill meats
Sides
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
December 2011 – February 2012
Master Pizzaioli (Rm-Italy)
Diploma in Pizza Chef
Training in the preparation of any kind of pizza:
Short Rising dough
Long Rising dough
Round pizza
Dish Pizza
Pizza on the Peel
Baking methods for Pizza in electric and wood ovens
HACCP course (hygiene rules course) (20 hours)
MOTHERTONGUE
ITALIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Music, traveling and sports.
SKILLS
Stamina and enthusiasm
A flexible approach to work
Ability to carry out set tasks quickly and efficiently
Ability to use my own initiative and work in a team