Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Interests
Pro Longboard surfer
Timeline
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Tristan Lock

Tristan Lock

Sous Chef
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Limoncello Ristorante, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality dish presentation and effective kitchen leadership. Committed to fostering teamwork and optimizing workflows, resulting in reduced food waste and improved operational efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Limoncello Ristorante
Cape Town
10.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.

Sous Chef

Amis Eten En Drinken
Utrecht
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Cost control

Menu memorization

Inventory management

Workflow optimization

Customer service

Kitchen leadership

Pastry skills

Dish preparation

Positive and professional

Interests

Surfing

Cooking

Design

Photography

Running

Pro Longboard surfer

I have been surfing for pretty much my entire life, i find so much joy in surfing. I live on the beach in beautiful Kommetjie. i have won a few contests with a team from York Surfboards in Muizenberg. 

Timeline

Sous Chef

Amis Eten En Drinken
06.2024 - 05.2025

Sous Chef

Limoncello Ristorante
10.2023 - Current
Tristan LockSous Chef