Giada Garau
Summary
Dynamic pastry chef with extensive experience at George Club, excelling in recipe development and team training. Proven ability to enhance menu offerings and ensure food safety standards. Recognized for fostering teamwork and maintaining high-quality production under pressure, contributing to exceptional customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Sous Chef
George Club, Mayfair
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised pastry production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely delivery of products.
- Developed innovative dessert recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior pastry staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service during high-volume events.
Head Pastry Chef
Harry's Bar, Mayfair
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, improving operational efficiency during peak service hours.
- Maintained safe and sanitary kitchen conditions by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Managed daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
Head Pastry Chef
George Club, Mayfair
05.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed and executed innovative pastry recipes, enhancing dessert offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality pastries.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on baking techniques and safety standards, fostering skill development.
- Collaborated with culinary team to design seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients and trends.
Chef De Partie
Jean Jacques, Soho, London
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for high-quality dishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure efficiency.
- Supported head chef in managing stock and ordering supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to execute menu items during peak service hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
'Antonio Gramsci', Hotel School
Sardinia, Italy07-2009
Skills
- Work under pressure
- Food safety protocols
- Sanitation standards
- Relationship building
- Recipe development
- Special dietary accommodations
- Training staff
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Stock rotation
Languages
Italian
English
Timeline
Pastry Sous Chef
George Club, Mayfair
05.2023 - Current
Head Pastry Chef
Harry's Bar, Mayfair
01.2022 - 05.2023
Head Pastry Chef
George Club, Mayfair
05.2016 - 12.2021
Chef De Partie
Jean Jacques, Soho, London
07.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
'Antonio Gramsci', Hotel School
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