Josef Youssef
Milano
Summary
Highly skilled and versatile Head Pizza Chef with 8 years of experience in renowned establishments across Milan and Sydney. Demonstrates expertise in creating a wide variety of authentic and innovative pizzas, utilizing different types of doughs such as Napoletana Verace-Contemporary and Roman. Proficient in working with any oven, be it wood-fired, electric, or gas, ensuring top-quality results and consistent flavor profiles. Strong leadership abilities showcased through effective kitchen management, team training, and maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation. Passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and continuously refining techniques to exceed customer expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Pizza Chef
Como Brunch - Cicina Italiana
02.2025 - Current
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
Head Pizza Chef
Banx
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead team kitchen staff, overseeing all pizza preparation, baking, and quality control processes
- Create and implement new pizza recipes and seasonal menu items that increase sales while maintaining food cost efficiency
- Ensure that all pizzas are made to high standards of flavor, texture, and presentation, consistently delighting customers
- Oversee kitchen operations, including inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction
- Train junior pizza chefs and kitchen staff in dough preparation, pizza techniques, and proper hygiene standards, with Gas oven
- Collaborate with restaurant management to maintain smooth kitchen operations, even during high-traffic times.
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Cicerone Cucina Romana
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepare wide variety of pizzas, including specialty and custom orders, using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques
- Manage preparation and cooking process, ensuring all pizzas are cooked to perfection in wood-fired oven
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Train and mentor junior staff in pizza-making techniques and kitchen procedures
- Monitor food stock, control inventory, and minimize waste to ensure cost-effective operations.
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Mordeo Bistrot
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepare wide variety of pizzas, including specialty and custom orders, using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques
- Manage preparation and cooking process, ensuring all pizzas are cooked to perfection in wood-fired oven
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in fast-paced kitchen environment
- Train and mentor junior staff in pizza-making techniques and kitchen procedures
- Monitor food stock, control inventory, and minimize waste to ensure cost-effective operations.
Head Chef
Spaghetti 75 (Avalon beach and Northbridge)
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded the expansion of the business by launching a second location after the financial success of the first take away pasta shop
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen and restaurant operations across both locations, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, and service
- Develop and curate seasonal menus
- Manage a combined team of chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring high performance, teamwork, and adherence to culinary techniques
- Lead cost control initiatives across both locations, optimizing ingredient sourcing, reducing waste, and negotiating supplier contracts to maintain profitability
- Create and implement standardized recipes and kitchen processes, improving overall efficiency and reducing prep times without compromising quality
- Ensure both kitchens meet and exceed local health and safety standards, achieving top ratings during regular inspections.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Sous Chef
Merchants of Ultimo
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Lead kitchen team in preparing high-quality pizzas and fresh pasta and other dishes, ensuring consistency and excellence in every plate
- Handcrafted pizza dough daily, maintaining consistent quality and texture
- Created signature fresh pasta dishes
- Managed daily kitchen operations, including staff schedules, ingredient sourcing, and equipment maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient service during peak hours
- Trained junior chefs and kitchen staff in pizza and pasta preparation techniques, maintaining high culinary standards across team
- Implemented cost control strategies, reducing food waste and improving overall kitchen efficiency
- Oversaw inventory management and supplier negotiations, ensuring freshest ingredients while adhering to budget constraints
- Led health and safety compliance, ensuring kitchen consistently passed all inspections with top ratings.
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Ristorante Corrado Il Salico
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepare wide variety of pizzas, including specialty and custom orders, using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques
- Manage preparation and cooking process, ensuring all pizzas are cooked to perfection in wood-fired oven
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in fast-paced kitchen environment
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitor food stock, control inventory, and minimize waste to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Maintained clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Rossopomodoro
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Prepare wide variety of pizzas, including specialty and custom orders, using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques
- Manage preparation and cooking process, ensuring all pizzas are cooked to perfection in wood-fired oven
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Train and mentor junior staff in pizza-making techniques and kitchen procedures
- Monitor food stock, control inventory, and minimize waste to ensure cost-effective operations.
Education
Diploma of Pizza Chef - Culinary Arts
Accademia Italiana Chef
Milan 09.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Oriani-Mazzini
Milan06.2009
Skills
- Pizza making in different styles
- Effective Communication
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Food Safety
- Supply Restocking
- Training New Staff
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Upper intermediate (B2)
REFENCES
Pietro Livrieri
pietro@banxsydney.com
+610431922414
Alex Ennor
alessandro@enotecaeastend.com.au
+610426476890
Timeline
Head Pizza Chef
Como Brunch - Cicina Italiana
02.2025 - Current
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Cicerone Cucina Romana
09.2023 - 03.2024
Head Pizza Chef
Banx
06.2023 - 10.2024
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Mordeo Bistrot
06.2022 - 09.2023
Head Chef
Spaghetti 75 (Avalon beach and Northbridge)
10.2020 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
Merchants of Ultimo
09.2017 - 08.2020
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Ristorante Corrado Il Salico
09.2015 - 01.2017
Pizza Chef/Chef De Partie
Rossopomodoro
01.2015 - 08.2015
Diploma of Pizza Chef - Culinary Arts
Accademia Italiana Chef
09.2014 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Oriani-Mazzini
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