Daniel Constantin Baciu
London,Ilford
Summary
Skilled culinary professional with expertise in knife handling, restaurant coordination, and creative dish development. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, fostering a safe kitchen environment. Experienced in multitasking under pressure, menu planning, and special dietary cooking. Strong team leader with a background in catering and seafood handling, focused on enhancing nutrition knowledge and recipe modification.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Line chef
Wagamama
London
Chef
Bills
London
2024.11 - 2026.03
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
Private chef
Self
London
2021.04 - 2024.11
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients' improved health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced dining experience with meticulous food presentations.
- Catered for large parties, ensuring a delightful dining experience for every guest present.
- Executed special requests promptly leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Created an unforgettable gastronomic experience by using fresh, local produce in all dishes.
- Designed special menus for events and holidays and coordinated all aspect of catering requirements.
Line chef
Wagamama
London
2019.07 - 2021.04
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and presentation styles, maintaining variety in menu offerings.
- Observed strict hygiene practices to ensure food safety standards were met at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in assigned station, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
- Ordered supplies promptly to sustain optimal inventory levels.
- Managed stock control to minimise waste and enhance cost-efficiency.
- Controlled portion sizes which reduced waste significantly.
- Maintained clean and safe working stations, applying the highest standards of safety and hygiene across all tasks.
Chef
Wahaca
London
2017.12 - 2019.07
- Developed new dishes based on seasonal product pricing and availability, aligning offerings with market trends.
- Forecasted demand and optimised supply orders to minimise spoilage and ensure ingredient freshness.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items, enhancing menu variety and reducing waste.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
Retail cashier
Wedlinka
London
2014.08 - 2017.07
- Streamlined checkout procedures for improved shopping experiences.
- Administered cash drawer, demonstrating strong financial responsibility.
- Handled large volumes of cash securely, preventing loss or theft.
- Offered product recommendations based on customer preferences, enhancing sales opportunities.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Grigore Antipa
Skills
- Knife handling techniques
- Restaurant service coordination
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Handling kitchen stress
- Menu planning competence
- Seafood handling experience
- Recipe modification
- Multitasking under pressure
- Grill operation expertise
- Team leadership in kitchen
- Innovative dish creation
- Special dietary cooking
- Catering experience
- Food hygiene standards
- Nutrition knowledge
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Portion control
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Affiliations
- Travel
- Sport
- Cooking
- Movies
Accomplishments
Win few championships on powerlifting sport,place 1-2
Timeline
Chef
Bills
2024.11 - 2026.03
Private chef
Self
2021.04 - 2024.11
Line chef
Wagamama
2019.07 - 2021.04
Chef
Wahaca
2017.12 - 2019.07
Retail cashier
Wedlinka
2014.08 - 2017.07
Line chef
Wagamama
Diploma of Higher Education -
Grigore Antipa