Sophie Saleh
Parma
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Line Chef
Hotel Funiculare Tesoro
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced overall dining experience by crafting innovative and visually appealing culinary creations.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, creating a safe workspace for staff and customers alike.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management practices.
- Increased customer satisfaction with well-executed dishes, maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards.
Internship
L'ek Bistrot
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Experienced as well as learning how to organize and efficiently work in a high volume kitchen This was an excellent place for me learn
Internship
Inkiostro
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Help ensure the kitchens operations run smoothly by maintaining organized workspaces, prioritizing tasks, providing assistance, and communicating effectively with colleagues to maintain high levels of efficiency within the kitchen
Chef
Napa Golf Course
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment
- Managed allergies with care and professionalism for customer safety and satisfaction
- Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Problem Solving
abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Creativity
- Communication
- Teamwork and
collaboration
- Public Speaking
Studies And Education
- Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Parma, Foundation Year
- Culinary, ICIF, Costigliole d'Asti, 01/2023, 02/2023, Completed a Master Course in Italian Cuisine
- General Education, Napa Valley College, Napa Valley, 2020 - 2022
- High School, Vintage High School, Napa, CA, 08/2016, 06/2020
- Completed advanced placement Environmental Science and achieved the Certificate of Biliteracy in French
- Completed Advanced Culinary, Catering, Hospitality Management, and Farm to Table studies
- Captain of the Varsity Women's golf team for 3 consecutive years
- Part of the Environmental Science Club
- Completed over 100 hours of community service
- Helped to organize fundraising events as part of the Environmental Science Club
- Helped to organize fundraising events as the captain of the Women's Varsity Golf team
Hobbies and Interests
Golf:
- Captain of the Varsity Women's golf team at Vintage High School
for 3 consecutive years
- Qualified for The State Championship for Women's collegiate golf
as part of the Napa Valley College Women's golf team
- Qualified for the 2019 regional championship as an individual
from the Vintage High School women's varsity golf team
- Competed in JGA
NC golf tournaments throughout middle school,
high school, and college
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Courses attended
Solano Small Business Administration
- Presented a pitch for a nutrition focused restaurant to a panel of
judges and was awarded first place.
UC Berkeley Young Entrepreneur Program, UC Berkeley
- Completed a young entrepreneur course at UC Berkeley
Stanford Leadership Program, Stanford University
- Completed a Leadership Course at Stanford University
Timeline
Head Line Chef
Hotel Funiculare Tesoro
07.2023 - 09.2023
Internship
L'ek Bistrot
05.2023 - 06.2023
Internship
Inkiostro
03.2023 - 04.2023
Chef
Napa Golf Course
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