Miguel Pinheiro
Copenhagen,Sydhavn
Summary
Talented kitchen leader accomplished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons.
Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients.
Self-motivated individual offering excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services. Energetic and outgoing professional with dedication to positive guest relations. Passionate about securing new, challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
HOMEMADE
Copenhagen, Capital Region
02.2024 - Current
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
CHEF SUPERVISOR
PARTNERS IN GRIME
Copenhagen
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
Head chef
La Vecchia Enoteca
Holte, South Denmark
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
Chef
La Vecchia Enoteca
Osterbro, Capital Region
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
Breakfast chef
DAYZYS
Copenhagen
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Prepared and cooked hearty dishes, including Full English breakfast, pancakes, omelettes and sauteed vegetables.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
Breakfast chef
SCANDIC HOTEL
Dybbølsbro
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Prepared and cooked hearty dishes, including Full English breakfast, pancakes, omelettes and sauteed vegetables.
Chef-Shift Leader
Un Mercato
Copenhagen, Capital Region
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
Chef
UN MERCATO
Copenhagen
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Waiter
Cantinho Algarvio
Lagos, Portugal
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
- Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
Cook
Cascade & Wellness Lifestyle Resort
Lagos, Portugal
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Processed high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Chef
Eira do Mel
Vila do Bispo, Portugal
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Development of techniques, cuisines, and styles of food preparation.
- Menu Planning
- Leadership and Management : Leading a team of cooks and kitchen staff.
- Time Management : coordinating cooking times for different dishes, prioritizing tasks, and handling multiple orders simultaneously
Education
High Scool Graduate -
E B 2 3 de S. Vicente
Vila do Bispo , PortugalChef Education ( LEVEL 4) - Cuisine
EPO Odemira
Odemira , PortugalSkills
- Employee training and development
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Portion and cost control
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Efficient under pressure
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Punctual
- Attention to detail
- Clean and neat
- Customer-service orientated
- Open and clear communicator
- MS Office
- Fast typing speed
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Affiliations
- Lifting/Training
- BBQS
- Books
- Movies
- Kickboxing
Accomplishments
- Recommendation letter from Chef. Luis Batalha.
- Recommendation letter from Flemming Pressmann.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
HOMEMADE
02.2024 - Current
CHEF SUPERVISOR
PARTNERS IN GRIME
10.2023 - 03.2024
Head chef
La Vecchia Enoteca
12.2021 - 12.2023
Chef
La Vecchia Enoteca
08.2021 - 12.2021
Breakfast chef
DAYZYS
02.2021 - 07.2021
Breakfast chef
SCANDIC HOTEL
04.2020 - 01.2021
Chef-Shift Leader
Un Mercato
10.2019 - 04.2020
Chef
UN MERCATO
09.2018 - 10.2019
Waiter
Cantinho Algarvio
06.2015 - 07.2018
Cook
Cascade & Wellness Lifestyle Resort
06.2014 - 12.2014
Chef
Eira do Mel
06.2013 - 09.2013
High Scool Graduate -
E B 2 3 de S. Vicente
Chef Education ( LEVEL 4) - Cuisine
EPO Odemira
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