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Thomas Barbe

Reunion Island

Summary

Motivated person, dedicated team player with open communication style, and multitasking skills in customer-centric environment. Committed to meeting every service needs and get tasks done efficiently. Determined and ready to invest myself in the company and in what I do. Graduated in Hospitality High School in Réunion, France.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

La Comédie
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Private Hire Driver

123Transfert
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Provided exceptional customer assistance during emergencies or other difficult situations that arose during trips.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with fellow drivers, sharing tips on improving routes or customer interactions when needed.

Greeting Agent

Festival Au Pied Du Courant
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Participate in welcoming festival-goers
  • Check bags and bottles, to avoid any forbidden object/substance to get in the site.
  • Act as an information resource for festival-goers
  • Guide festival-goers

Event Cook

Olive Orange
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepare, cook, and plate all the meals under time constraints for timely service during the event.
  • Load all the cookwares, bakewares and furniture needed for the service.
  • Mise en place of the station, and cleaning of the room/kitchen used for the event.

Line Cook

Doubletree By Hilton
03.2023 - 06.2023

Greeting Agent

Igloofest Festival
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Participate in welcoming festival-goers
  • Check access rights and apply entry regulations
  • Act as an information resource for festival-goers
  • Guide festival-goers

Line Cook

Bulle - Bistro d'altitude
11.2022 - 12.2022

Cook

Gather Restaurant
10.2022 - 11.2022

Line cook

Gotham Steakhouse
09.2022 - 09.2022

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Portofino Brasserie Italienne
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Prepared cuts of meat, and stored them in appropriate and clean containers and areas
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
  • Set up cooking station before kitchen opening
  • Clean and sanitize all surface areas, wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerators.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Sushi Taxi
09.2021 - 02.2022

Waiter

Restaurant La K'frine
11.2020 - 03.2021

Waiter

Vapiano
06.2020 - 10.2020

Carpenter Laborer

Wright Marines
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures
  • Used hand and power tools such as utility knives, hammers, power drills, sanding paper/machines and wood cutting machinery
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Farm Hand

Atherton Travelers Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Picked Avocado and Lime fruit
  • Packed Avocado fruit in shed
  • Pruned Avocado and Mango trees.

Waiter & Cook

Restaurant La Cocoteraie
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Internship

Waiter & Cook

Hôtel Le Saint-Pierre
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Internship

Education

Hospitality -

Lycée Hôtelier La Renaissance
Plateau-Caillou, Réunion
07.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Safety-First mentality
  • Teamwork
  • Customer assistance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Food service
  • Beverage service
  • Attention to detail

Languages

French
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Commis Chef

La Comédie
01.2024 - 06.2024

Private Hire Driver

123Transfert
10.2023 - 11.2023

Greeting Agent

Festival Au Pied Du Courant
06.2023 - 09.2023

Event Cook

Olive Orange
06.2023 - 09.2023

Line Cook

Doubletree By Hilton
03.2023 - 06.2023

Greeting Agent

Igloofest Festival
01.2023 - 02.2023

Line Cook

Bulle - Bistro d'altitude
11.2022 - 12.2022

Cook

Gather Restaurant
10.2022 - 11.2022

Line cook

Gotham Steakhouse
09.2022 - 09.2022

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Portofino Brasserie Italienne
02.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Sushi Taxi
09.2021 - 02.2022

Waiter

Restaurant La K'frine
11.2020 - 03.2021

Waiter

Vapiano
06.2020 - 10.2020

Carpenter Laborer

Wright Marines
09.2019 - 02.2020

Farm Hand

Atherton Travelers Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019

Waiter & Cook

Restaurant La Cocoteraie
06.2016 - 08.2016

Waiter & Cook

Hôtel Le Saint-Pierre
06.2016 - 07.2016

Hospitality -

Lycée Hôtelier La Renaissance
Thomas Barbe