Csongor Szekely
Tana,Skiippagurra
Summary
Experienced culinary professional specialising in gourmet cooking and international cuisine. Skilled in recipe development, sauce creation, and menu planning to deliver high-quality dining experiences. Led kitchen teams to meet tight deadlines while prioritising cleanliness and efficiency in operations. Focused on advancing culinary innovation and mentoring teams in the culinary arts.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Sous Chef
Tanabrew AS
Tana Bru, Tana
2026.05 - 2026.07
- Supervised daily food prep operations, maintaining consistency and quality across all dishes served.
- Ensured proper storage of raw materials adhering to health standards.
- Adapted menu items for guest dietary requirements and preferences, enhancing inclusivity in dining options.
- Developed creative ideas for special events menus, delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.
Senior catering assistant
Calmac Ferries
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Acted as senior catering assistant on passenger ferries across Scottish Isles, providing high standards of service and safety for passengers.
- Enhanced passenger experiences in dynamic work environment through efficient service and teamwork.
- Supported head chef in meal planning and menu development to cater to various tastes and dietary needs.
- Executed food preparation tasks to consistently meet dining deadlines.
- Performed duties including cooking, serving food, cleaning, re-stocking, and assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking.
- Managed inventory of catering supplies, reducing waste through efficient usage and ordering practices.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene through regular checks of fridge and freezer temperatures.
- Cleaned preparation areas thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination.
- Managed food delivery processes, ensuring effective storage solutions and meticulous stock rotation.
- Handled cash transactions with customers, maintaining integrity and accuracy at all times.
- Assisted in training new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Completed shift work schedule of two weeks on followed by two weeks off.
Head chef
The Stronlossit Inn
2020.03 - 2023.04
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operations.
- Managed operations during peak times, ensuring smooth service when Covid restrictions were lifted.
- Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
- Upheld health and safety regulations at all times in the kitchen.
- Implemented new recipes for enhanced menu diversity.
- Developed seasonal menus to offer variety and freshness in dishes served.
- Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Sourced ingredients from local farms to reduce carbon impacts and offer fresh options to customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosted team morale.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintained consistency across all dishes served.
- Properly handled raw ingredients to prevent contamination and ensure food safety. and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Designed and procured menu offerings for daily service.
- Prepared and served pub breakfast and meals throughout the day.
Sous chef
The String
2019.05 - 2020.03
- Prepared diverse seafood dishes as chef in high-traffic restaurant, contributing to customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Executed culinary operations, ensuring quality and presentation in a high-demand seafood restaurant in Shetland.
- Developed skills in fast-paced kitchen environment, consistently delivering quality service under pressure.
- Collaborated with management to enhance restaurant reputation and exceed operational goals.
Chef de partie
The Kylesku Hotel
2019.02 - 2019.05
- Cooked in award-winning seafood restaurant, enhancing high-quality dining experiences.
- Delivered unique culinary experiences in remote seafood restaurant, showcasing lesser-known destinations.
- Sourced local ingredients to ensure freshness and strengthen relationships with local suppliers.
Sous chef
Ardlui Hotel
2017.04 - 2018.12
- Oversaw daily kitchen functions, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Navigated daily kitchen challenges as a second chef, adapting to diverse tasks and demands.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
- Prepared food and ordered supplies while developing new meals for weekly specials, enhancing menu variety.
- Developed unique flavour profiles for signature dishes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory to minimise waste and optimise resource use.
- Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- Assisted with various culinary tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Created recipes to maximise profit by delivering on target food costs per dish.
Electric bicycle mechanic
Bike Garage AS
2024.06 - 2025.10
- Maintained and repaired mechanical parts for electric bicycle fleet, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Conducted diagnostics and replaced parts to optimise workshop operations and minimise downtime.
- Working on the City Bike project with Kolumbus AS
- Trained new employees on workshop methods and safety rules, fostering compliance and facilitating smooth integration.
- Conducted stock-taking of workshop supplies and organised tools for efficient access.
Workshop operative
Exheat Industrial
2016.02 - 2017.03
- Constructed, assembled, and tested custom industrial heaters to meet specific functionality and quality standards.
- Conducted hydrostatic pressure testing on metal units, ensuring leak-free performance prior to final Quality Control.
- Followed specific blueprints and fabrication layouts to deliver accurate and efficient results.
- Performed torch brazing and fitted smaller metal components to enhance assembly precision and product integrity.
- Maintained cleanliness in personal work area by regularly organising tools and materials. and followed all shop health and safety rules.
Stores Administrator/Supervisor
Cranswick Plc
2012.03 - 2016.02
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of warehouse, ensuring smooth workflow and organisation.
- Ensured stock rotation and provided production team with necessary materials for daily operations.
- Collaborated with production and purchase managers to maintain optimal stock levels on site.
- Managed unloading of lorries, recorded deliveries in PC, and completed all associated paperwork accurately.
- Documented all deliveries in NAV system to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Conducted weekly stock takes using a scanner and updated stock records in the system.
- Ensured that all staff members are trained and aware of all H&S policies.
Warehouse assistant-manager
Ro-Dacia Ludus
2009.10 - 2012.01
- Oversaw stock rotation and ordering processes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Coordinated daily deliveries of products to shops, clubs, restaurants, and supermarkets, ensuring punctuality and customer satisfaction.
- Partnered with customers and logistics department to enhance operational workflows.
- Trained new staff on Health and Safety policies while maintaining cleanliness standards in warehouse.
- Our main contract was with SABMiller Romania - Ursus Breweries. At the distribution centre we had more than 1500 products in stock.
Labourer
SC Prestige SRL
2007.07 - 2009.09
- Executed plasterboarding, painting, and carpentry work indoors to support project completion.
- Assisted skilled workers on-site to enhance project efficiency., contributing to timely project completion.
- Optimised work processes to enhance project workflow.
- Relocated for project work, dedicating extended hours to meet tight deadlines.
- Implemented correct use of personal protective equipment at all times.
Education
Vocational Degree - Mechanical Locksmithing & Structural Metal Fabrication
Grupul Școlar "Traian Vuia"
Târgu Mureș, RomaniaSkills
Culinary skills
- Recipe development
- Sauce creation
- Food presentation
- International cuisine
- Menu planning
- Kitchen operations management
- Food safety compliance
- Food cost management
- Kitchen team leadership
- Deadline management
- Menu costing
Certification
- STCW | 2023-06
- Basic STCW Certificates
- Crowd Control and management
- Internal training: Workshop torch brazing and hydrostatic testing standards
Languages
English: Fluent
Hungarian: Native
Romanian: Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
Camping, Cooking, Hiking, Motorcycle trips, Fishing
Qualities
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Camping
- Hiking
- Motorcycle trips
- Fishing
Personal Information
Work history
2 years and 3 months,2 years and 4 months,4 years,1 year and 2 months,1 year and 5 months,1 year and 9 months,4 months,11 months,10 months,1 year and 5 months,2 years,3 months
Timeline
Sous Chef
Tanabrew AS
2026.05 - 2026.07
Electric bicycle mechanic
Bike Garage AS
2024.06 - 2025.10
Senior catering assistant
Calmac Ferries
2023.07 - 2024.06
Head chef
The Stronlossit Inn
2020.03 - 2023.04
Sous chef
The String
2019.05 - 2020.03
Chef de partie
The Kylesku Hotel
2019.02 - 2019.05
Sous chef
Ardlui Hotel
2017.04 - 2018.12
Workshop operative
Exheat Industrial
2016.02 - 2017.03
Stores Administrator/Supervisor
Cranswick Plc
2012.03 - 2016.02
Warehouse assistant-manager
Ro-Dacia Ludus
2009.10 - 2012.01
Labourer
SC Prestige SRL
2007.07 - 2009.09
Vocational Degree - Mechanical Locksmithing & Structural Metal Fabrication
Grupul Școlar "Traian Vuia"