PANAGIOTIS FRAGKIOUDAKIS
ATHENS
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced in the Burger philosophy, traditional Greek, Fusion Greek cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational German skills.
Experienced in Food&Drink Service, as a barista, bartender and cook. Worked in both Greece and Germany. Have created entire menus from scratch, led teams of more than five people in a kitchen and worked intensely under time pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Agile Avalanche
12.2022 - Current
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Sous Chef
Krissa gi
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Chef De Cuisine
Rakizio
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and line cooks
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Rakizio.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Owner/Chef
Shack Burgers
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Head Chef
Cobu Burgers
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Head Chef
Barayo
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Head Chef
Athena
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment.
Chef De Cuisine
Philoxenia
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for [Business Name].
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes for Philoxenia.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Soldier-Cook
Greek amry
11.2014 - 08.2015
Line Cook
Pasta Way
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Line Cook
Guerra
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Line Cook
Pigadi
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Education
Chef Training
IIEK ALPHA
Athens Greece06.2024
High School Diploma -
Ilisiadion
Athens GreeceSkills
- Heat Control
- Dish Preparation
- Chef Consultations
- Employee Training
- Signature Dish Creation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Restaurant Operation
- Menu Planning Capability
- Critical Thinking
- Chef Support
- Create Recipes
Accomplishments
Bronze Medal in National Cooking Competition, February 2023
Bowling , Practical Shooting ,Photography
Love to enjoy these in my free time.
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Sales Manager
Agile Avalanche
12.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Krissa gi
10.2022 - 12.2022
Chef De Cuisine
Rakizio
05.2022 - 10.2022
Owner/Chef
Shack Burgers
10.2021 - 04.2022
Head Chef
Cobu Burgers
04.2021 - 10.2021
Head Chef
Barayo
10.2020 - 04.2021
Head Chef
Athena
11.2019 - 09.2020
Chef De Cuisine
Philoxenia
09.2015 - 10.2019
Soldier-Cook
Greek amry
11.2014 - 08.2015
Line Cook
Pasta Way
02.2013 - 10.2014
Line Cook
Guerra
01.2012 - 12.2012
Line Cook
Pigadi
12.2010 - 01.2012
Chef Training
IIEK ALPHA
High School Diploma -
Ilisiadion
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