Haralds Sauss
Chef
Larvik,Norway
Summary
Experienced and passionate chef with experience in various restaurant and company settings. Participated and got high ranking in worlds chefs competitions, the biggest achievement was in "world skills" seventh place for young chefs. I can fast adapt to various situations in kitchen, thinking outside the box and have leader skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
Certificates
Work History
Assistant Head Chef
Quality Hotel Grand Larvik
Larvik
05.2022 - Current
- Leading the dinner service, managing evening operations for à la carte guests, tourist groups, and local business meetings and seminar catering. Responsible for maintaining kitchen hygiene, handling orders and basic calculations, and ensuring smooth and efficient daily routines.
Baker
Majas Surdeigsbakeri
Larvik, Norway
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Experience in bakery production, including preparing and shaping different types of sourdough breads, pastries, and focaccias. Operated ovens, monitored dough rise and readiness, and ensured consistent quality and proper baking results.
Private chef
GR Construction
Liepāja
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Private chef for family.
Ambassador chef
Santa Maria
Riga
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Being the chef of Spices brand gave me experience to work in whole Baltics. Creating menyus and various dishes in different restaurants. Leading masterclasses and seminars about cooking.
Head chef
Ozo golf club
Riga
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Daily food service in restaurant, and catering for different events aroun the biggest companies in Latvia.
Executive chef
Latgola
Daugavpils
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Run the hotel restaurant
Chef de Cuisine
Rocket Bean Roastery
Riga
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Organizing kitchen daily routine. Leading the team, managing service
Chef the Partie
Kaļķu Vārti
Riga
07.2011 - 05.2015
- Working on cold and hot kitchen. Daily service, Big events - weddings, birthday parties, funerals Etc.
Commis chef
Grand Palace
Riga
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Preparing breakfas for guests and part time job at restaurant day shift
Commis chef
Desiderata
Riga
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Working night shifts, responsible for night menyu meals, hotel guest breakfast and staff food.
Trainee
Chili pizza
Daugavpils
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Learning first steps in chef proffesion.
Education
Chef - cooking, pastry, service, bartending
Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industry
Riga06.2013
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Adaptability
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Inventory control
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Positive attitude
Languages
Latvian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Russian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Norwegian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Personal Information
Profession: Chef
Timeline
Baker
Majas Surdeigsbakeri
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Head Chef
Quality Hotel Grand Larvik
05.2022 - Current
Private chef
GR Construction
01.2021 - 04.2022
Head chef
Ozo golf club
01.2019 - 12.2020
Ambassador chef
Santa Maria
10.2018 - 08.2021
Executive chef
Latgola
01.2017 - 12.2018
Chef de Cuisine
Rocket Bean Roastery
06.2015 - 12.2016
Chef the Partie
Kaļķu Vārti
07.2011 - 05.2015
Commis chef
Grand Palace
05.2010 - 06.2011
Commis chef
Desiderata
05.2010 - 06.2011
Trainee
Chili pizza
05.2009 - 09.2009
Chef - cooking, pastry, service, bartending
Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industry