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Ploutarchos Kazantzidis

Ploutarchos Kazantzidis

Chef De Cuisine
Skydra

Summary

Dynamic Chef de Cuisine with extensive experience at Ikos Porto Petro, skilled in overseeing kitchen operations and team management. Proven track record in budgeting and cost control, ensuring high quality food presentation and safety standards. Passionate leader dedicated to fostering a positive kitchen environment while enhancing culinary skills and reducing food waste.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Ikos Porto Petro
02.2025 - Current

Oversee daily kitchen operations while leading and supervising the culinary team to ensure high quality food, hygiene based on HACCP compliance, and presentation standards. Responsible for kitchen budgeting, food cost control and inventory management. Create and update menus that reflect the restaurant’s concept and seasonal trends. Train and evaluate kitchen staff to maintain high performance and consistency. Ensure proper portioning, plating, and guest satisfaction through daily interaction and feedback.

Sous Chef

Ikos Porto Petro
03.2024 - 11.2024

Support the Chef de cuisine, delivering high quality dishes and managing kitchen operations. Team leadership experience and a passion for excellent food. Responsible for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting in menu development. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and contribute to a positive team environment.

Step in and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Chef de cuisine.

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2023 - 11.2023

Prepare and cook dishes following recipes and quality standards. Maintain a clean workspace, hygiene, and monitor stock. Support the team, train juniors, and adapt to menu changes. Manage daily orders and ingredient lists. Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist in all kitchen areas. Skilled in various cooking techniques to deliver consistent, high quality dishes.

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2022 - 11.2022

Prepare and cook dishes following recipes and quality standards. Maintain a clean workspace, hygiene, and monitor stock. Support the team, train juniors, and adapt to menu changes. Manage daily orders and ingredient lists. Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist in all kitchen areas. Skilled in various cooking techniques to deliver consistent, high quality dishes.

Demi Chef De Partie

Robinson Club
12.2021 - 03.2022

Supporting the Chef de Partie in preparing and cooking dishes in my section.

I ensure quality, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety standards.

I also help train junior staff and work closely with the kitchen team to deliver excellent service.

I’m dedicated to improving my culinary skills and contributing to a positive kitchen environment.

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2021 - 11.2021

Prepare and cook dishes following recipes and quality standards. Maintain a clean workspace, hygiene, and monitor stock. Support the team, train juniors, and adapt to menu changes. Manage daily orders and ingredient lists. Operate kitchen equipment safely and assist in all kitchen areas. Skilled in various cooking techniques to deliver consistent, high quality dishes.

Demi Chef De Partie

Pelagos Suites Hotel
04.2020 - 11.2020

Assist Chef de Partie with cooking and prep, maintain quality and safety, help train juniors, and support the team. Committed to improving skills and a positive kitchen.

Demi Chef De Partie

Smy Kos Beach
04.2019 - 11.2019

Assist Chef de Partie with cooking and prep, maintain quality and safety, help train juniors, and support the team. Committed to improving skills and a positive kitchen.

Commis Chef

Smy Kos Beach
05.2018 - 10.2018

Assist chefs, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, follow safety standards, and eager to grow.

Education

High School Diploma -

PIVE ARIDAIAS
Aridaia, Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

    Food preparing, plating, and presentation

    Budgeting and cost control

    Team management

    Allergen awareness

    Menu development

    Leadership qualities

    Food safety

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Ikos Porto Petro
02.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Ikos Porto Petro
03.2024 - 11.2024

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2023 - 11.2023

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2022 - 11.2022

Demi Chef De Partie

Robinson Club
12.2021 - 03.2022

Chef De Partie

Atlantica Hotels
04.2021 - 11.2021

Demi Chef De Partie

Pelagos Suites Hotel
04.2020 - 11.2020

Demi Chef De Partie

Smy Kos Beach
04.2019 - 11.2019

Commis Chef

Smy Kos Beach
05.2018 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

PIVE ARIDAIAS
04.2001 -
Ploutarchos KazantzidisChef De Cuisine