Pastry Chef Head

Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Pastry & Bakery

LAROUSSI MASSOUD

Offering Finest in Food, Pastries, and Bakeries

Maximizing resources and improving bottom line through expert leadership in quality service, staff development, cost control, and visionary P&L management

Location Preference: KSA, UAE, Qatar

Profile Summary

A skilled Culinary Professional, offering over 29 years of experience in Menu Design

/Development, Food Styling & Presentation, Mass Kitchen Operations & Event Management

Expertise in functions, events and celebration planning and implementing Recognized for a comprehensive knowledge of international & Oriental desserts and an innovative approach to setting the stage for a customized dining experience Refining the art of cooking; developing impressive menus; and preparing culinary dishes influenced by culturally diverse regions around the globe Excellence in managing the team and daily operation cost estimation, pre-sales activities, risk analysis to quality management in line with the guidelines & norms Exhibiting experience in conceptualizing recipes, designing kitchens, setting up culinary operations, launching bakery Shops, restaurants and implementing quality and cost standards; insightful knowledge and awareness formulating Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) such as HACCP and crystal Played a key role in designing and developing systems like, ISO & HACCP Evolved effective procedures, establishing service standards, and operational policies while reducing operational costs through effective cost control measures leading large team, developing systems, implementing P&Ps, Budgeting, Sales & Marketing skills Innovative & articulate in refining the art of cooking, developing impressive menus and introducing culinary dishes influenced by culturally diverse regions around the globe; strong exposure in preparing bakeries, Pastries, oriental sweets and savories and other specialty dishes.

Core Competencies

Kitchen Administration & Operations

Menu Design / Development

Pre-Opening Preparations

Fine Dining / Menu Planning

Resource Procurement / Inventory

Functions Design / Layout

Corporate & Personal Events

Decorations / Bakeries

Safety / ISO 2200 / HACCP

Food Promotions / Planning

Strategic Planning / Execution

Health care / Diet & Lights

Staff Training & Development

Bulk preparations / Fine deserts

Team Management & Leadership

Notable Accomplishments

2005 < opening certificate hotel Habtoor Grande resort & spa Dubai UAE 2007 < letter of appreciation oasis hotel l al Khobar KSA 2008 < Employee of the month oasis hotel al Khobar KSA 2008 < Basic Food Hygiene training oasis hotel al Khobar KSA 2009 < PIC food hygiene oasis hotel al Khobar KSA

2009 < Employee of the month oasis hotel al Khobar KSA 2009 < Letter of appreciation oasis hotel al Khobar KSA 2014 < Certificate of appreciation oasis al Khobar KSA 2015 < Letter of appreciation oasis hotel al Khobar KSA ****************@****.*** / **************@*****.*** +966-**-**-**-*** Career Timeline (Recent 6)

Oasis Hotel

Khobar KSA

Assistant Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

Dr. Erfan Hospital

Jeddah KSA

Pastry Head Chef

COB bakery &

more / Khamis

Mushit KSA

Pastry Head Chef

Habtoor Grand

Resort & SPA

Dubai UAE

Pastry CDP

Dr. Erfan & Bagedo

General Hospital

Jeddah KSA

Head Pastry Chef

Papaya Restaurant

Jeddah KSA

Pastry Head Chef

Work Experience

COB Bakery & More / Pastry & Bakery Head Chef

Since Jan’ 2020

Khamis Mushit

KSA

Highlights:

Manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery Responsible for the preparation and cooking for the pastry section Plan and price menus and food to adhere to agreed prices/budgets and maintain applicable quality standards and records.

Assist and assume responsibility as directed for ordering and obtaining supplies for the pastry section. Design, plan, cost and price menus, co-ordinate food preparation & mise en places. Quality management of food relating to the pastry & bakery Ensuring compliance to sanitation, hygiene, health and safety legislation and organizational and quality requirements

Knowledge and competency in the use of cleaning materials and chemicals as approved under company and client COSHH regulations ensuring, always, that all chemicals are stored correctly. Working knowledge of Company/Client Safety Management Policy SSOW. Training of others in correct and safe methods of use and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Correct and effective use of all consumables.

Responsible to hire, train, and supervise the pastry & bakery staff. Preparation and planning of the venue for the events, including menus, equipment, food, and services. Develop and maintain relationships with employees. Identify and follow up on new employees prospects. Papaya Restaurant/ Pastry Head Chef

Oct’19 to Oct 20

Jeddah KSA

Highlights:

Assist the Line Manager to meet the targets and the team as a whole and contribute to the smooth running of the of the daily operation.

Contribute to training and development of the team Adhere to statutory obligations and agreed quality and best practice guidelines Supervise, manage and assist in the direction of the overall performance of the team Subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met Maintaining accurate records and accounts as required and reporting as agreed Set an example for team members of commitment, work ethic and habits and personal character Responsibly use resources and control expenses to operate within budgetary controls adhere to all organization policies and procedures Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital / Head Pastry Chef Jan ’2017 - Sep’2020

Highlights:

Jeddah KSA

Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs Prepare a variety of baked goods

Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel and train them Using critical thinking skills for innovating daily activities and look for new research in global food trends Coordinated with sensitive clients with all types of diets: (Regular Diet./ General or normal diet, Clear Liquid Diet, Full Liquid Diet, Mechanical Soft Diet, GI Soft Diet, Low Residue/Low Fiber Diet, Salt-restricted (Low Sodium) Diet, Fat-Restricted Diet

Oasis Hotel Khobar/ Assistant Pastry Chef Pastry Chef March ’2006 - Dec’2016

Highlights:

Khobar KSA

Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.

Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment. Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe. Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.

Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation. HABTOOR GRAND RESORT & SPA as Pastry Chef de Partie Feb’12 - Jan’17

Highlights:

DUBAI UAE

Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.

Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget. Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations. Supervising and training staff members, when needed. Previous Experience:

EL MALOUF RESTAURANT DUBAI as CDP Pastry

Jan 2003 to Mar’2004

LE ROYAL HAMMAMET as Assistant Pastry Chef

Aug 2001 to Feb 2022

JUMEIRA ROTANA HOTEL as Chef de Partie

Jan’07 to May’08

Diar El Andalous Hotel Abou Nawas as Chef de Partie Jan 1999 - Jan’2001

Abou Nawas el hambra as Demi-Chef de Partie

April 1997 to Dec’ 1998

Marhaba Palace as Demi-Clef de Partie (Arabic cuisine) Feb 1994 to March’ 1997

Industrial Training

DUBAI

TUNISIA

TUNISIA

TUNISIA

TUNISIA

TUNISIA

PIC Level 3

HACCP implementation

HACCP Internal auditing

Academic Details

Fire Fighting

First Aid

MS Office

1991 to 1993: Technical Production Diplomat: Hotel school of tourism, Port El Kantaoui Sousse north, Tunisia 1985 to 1991: High School Diploma from Technique School, Sousse, Tunisia Personal Details

Date of Birth: 19th April 1973

Marital Status: Married

Number of dependents: 4

Language Skills: English, Arabic, French

Nationality: Tunisian

Passport Number: I 095626

Visa status: Residence Visa Transferable

Address: Abha / Khamis Mushit KSA

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