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Lucio Russo

Laterina Pergine Valdarno

Summary

Experienced Chef de Cuisine with a proven track record at the Di Carlo Group, experienced in the preparation of first courses and possessing exceptional leadership qualities. Excellence in fast-paced environments, mastery of kitchen management and menu development, with increased customer loyalty through culinary creations and good food presentation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Di Carlo Group
Manerba Del Garda
04.2024 - Current

Seasonal job in a resort on Lake Garda with typical Italian cuisine and menu consisting of more than 50 dishes, sole chef with only one dishwasher.

Tasks included organizing labor and food in stock, preparing and serving dishes.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Chef De Cuisine

Villa Leccarda
Ambra
06.2022 - 04.2024

Restaurant in the middle of the Chianti hills where ceremonies such as weddings, communions, eighteenths and events with live music were mainly held.

Duties of organizing work and food in warehouse, preparing and serving dishes.

Responsible for first courses and menu compilation of events with clients.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Chef De Cuisine

Ristorante Icchè
Terranuova Bracciolini
08.2019 - 07.2022

Village restaurant with typical Italian seafood cuisine.

Responsible for managing the kitchen.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Comis

Bistrò 31
Arezzo
07.2017 - 10.2017

Internship through hotel school within a gourmet restaurant, where I had the opportunity to learn various cooking techniques and skills from a chef with experience in starred restaurants.

Education

Hotel Management School Diploma - Cuisine

I.S.I.S. Giorgio Vasari
Figline E Incisa Valdarno
06.2020

Skills

  • Seafood Preparation
  • Plating techniques
  • Vegetable cookery
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Team Management
  • Knowledge of cooking equipment
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food presentation
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Butchery skills
  • Allergen awareness
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Menu development
  • Sauce making
  • Cost Reduction
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Menu Planning
  • Menu Supervision
  • Kitchen Management
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Staff Training
  • Banquets and catering
  • Customer Retention
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Waste Reduction
  • Cost Management
  • Cost Control

Certification

HACCP Course

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Di Carlo Group
04.2024 - Current

Chef De Cuisine

Villa Leccarda
06.2022 - 04.2024

Chef De Cuisine

Ristorante Icchè
08.2019 - 07.2022

Comis

Bistrò 31
07.2017 - 10.2017

Hotel Management School Diploma - Cuisine

I.S.I.S. Giorgio Vasari
Lucio Russo