Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Mountain Trekking & Hiking, Photography, Wine Tasting, Travelling
Languages
Timeline
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Christine Liontou

Christine Liontou

Athens,I

Summary

Motivated kitchen professional experienced in high-volume settings. Strong background in food preparation, plating, and customer service, with a focus on maintaining quality and organization under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook B

King George Luxury Collection 5* Hotel
Athens, Greece
08.2023 - Current

Working in a Michelin-starred cold kitchen since August 2023, I specialized in high-precision plating and starters across all cold stations. Following my promotion to Cook B in May 2025 , I have been leading the breakfast service for the past 8 months, independently managing station setup and morning workflow. I consistently provide guidance to team members to ensure seamless service, while maintaining the highest standards of HACCP compliance, hygiene, and presentation

Line Cook - Garde Manger / Pass

Principote
Mykonos, Greece
04.2022 - 10.2022

High-volume Line Cook with seasonal experience in a fast-paced Mediterranean environment (Mykonos), managing up to 1,500 covers daily. Proven ability to excel under extreme pressure, managing the salad station and 'the pass' while ensuring speed and consistency. Adaptable and efficient in large-scale kitchen brigades (50+ staff), focusing on meticulous mise en place and seamless collaboration to maintain premium quality standards.

Line Cook

The Pastards
Chios, Greece
10.2021 - 03.2022

Adaptable Line Cook with extensive experience in open-kitchen environments and full-service Italian cuisine. Proficient in rotating through all stations, from salads and starters to hot kitchen and pizza production. Experienced in fresh pasta and dough preparation (mise en place), with a strong focus on kitchen setup, station organization, and maintaining high standards during high-pressure service hours.

All Day Kitchen- Cook

Alila Tales And Spirits
Preveza, Greece
03.2021 - 09.2021

Versatile Kitchen Professional with experience in high-volume, all-day dining environments. Skilled in preparing diverse menus from brunch to dinner, while supporting essential operational tasks such as inventory orders, delivery coordination, and staff scheduling. A proactive team player dedicated to maintaining smooth workflows and high standards of kitchen organization.

All Day Bistro - Cook

Caché Bistrotheque
Ioannina, Greece
11.2019 - 10.2020

Motivated Kitchen Professional with experience in small-team environments, skilled in independently managing full shift duties. Proficient in preparing a variety of dishes, including pizzas, brunch, and mezze, with a focus on consistent plating and quality. Highly organized and dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe workspace while ensuring smooth and efficient service during busy operating hours.

Commis Chef

Nana Princess Hotel
Hersonissos Herakleion Crete, Greece
06.2019 - 10.2019

Completed an internship at a Mediterranean restaurant, primarily at the salad station, supporting food preparation, mise en place, and service operations while maintaining strict hygiene and HACCP standards.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Arts

IEK DELTA 360
Ioannina, Greece
05-2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Plating and presentation
  • Sauce making
  • Fine dining
  • Food waste reduction
  • Sanitation

Mountain Trekking & Hiking, Photography, Wine Tasting, Travelling

  • Mountain Trekking & Hiking: Physical fitness and nature exploration.
  • Wine Tasting: Study of flavor profiles and food pairing.
  • Photography: Visual aesthetics and attention to detail.
  • Traveling: Exploring global cultures and culinary traditions.

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary

Timeline

Cook B

King George Luxury Collection 5* Hotel
08.2023 - Current

Line Cook - Garde Manger / Pass

Principote
04.2022 - 10.2022

Line Cook

The Pastards
10.2021 - 03.2022

All Day Kitchen- Cook

Alila Tales And Spirits
03.2021 - 09.2021

All Day Bistro - Cook

Caché Bistrotheque
11.2019 - 10.2020

Commis Chef

Nana Princess Hotel
06.2019 - 10.2019

Diploma - Culinary Arts

IEK DELTA 360
Christine Liontou