Timo Ruuto
Tartu
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
PIERRE ET KONTSOW OÜ
Tartu
03.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Cafe/Restaurant
- Https://www.pierre.ee/
- Developed and implemented new menu items to meet customer needs.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Trained new hires in proper kitchen procedures.
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Developed strategies to increase efficiency in the kitchen.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly and effectively.
- Assisted with preparation of meals during peak periods.
- Supervised food production to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided guidance and direction on plating techniques for staff.
- Worked closely with other chefs and cooks and provided hands-on training and teaching.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Created recipes that kept customers coming back for more.
Assistant Head Chef
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
Tallinn
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Restaurant
- Http://www.gloria.ee
- Supervised line cooks to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen area.
- Ensured that all health standards were met according to local regulations.
- Assisted Head Chef in menu planning, food ordering and inventory control.
Executive Head Chef
Meriton Hotels Group OÜ
Tallinn
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Hotels, Restaurants
- Www.meritonhotels.com
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Assistant Head Chef
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
Tallinn
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Restaurant
- Assisted Head Chef in menu planning, food ordering and inventory control.
- Coached kitchen staff on proper sanitation and safety protocols.
Head Chef
Lilland Hotel, Restoran Spisehuset
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: Hotell, Restoran
- Www.lilland.no
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
Sous Chef
Langesund Bad Hotel
Langesund
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: Hotell
- Www.langesundbad.no
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Junior Sous Chef
Restaurant Maikrahv
Tallinn
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Restoran
- Www.maikrahv.ee
- Organized and maintained the daily mise en place for all stations.
- Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
- Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
Cook
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
Tallinn
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: Restaurant / Wine cellar
- Http://www.gloria.ee
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Education
Vocational Teacher, EstQF Level 6 -
University of Tartu
TartuSenior Chef, EstQF Level 5 -
Tartu Vocational College
06-2021
Chef, EstQF Level 4 -
Tallinna Teeninduskool (School of Service)
01.2007
High School Diploma -
Kadrina Secondary School
01.2005
Skills
- Team Management
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Management
- Menu development
- Culinary techniques
Languages
Estonian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
PIERRE ET KONTSOW OÜ
03.2016 - Current
Assistant Head Chef
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
06.2014 - 02.2016
Executive Head Chef
Meriton Hotels Group OÜ
10.2012 - 11.2013
Assistant Head Chef
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
09.2011 - 09.2012
Head Chef
Lilland Hotel, Restoran Spisehuset
02.2011 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
Langesund Bad Hotel
09.2010 - 11.2010
Junior Sous Chef
Restaurant Maikrahv
05.2008 - 05.2010
Cook
Restoran Gloria (AS Demjanov)
09.2006 - 09.2008
Vocational Teacher, EstQF Level 6 -
University of Tartu
Senior Chef, EstQF Level 5 -
Tartu Vocational College
Chef, EstQF Level 4 -
Tallinna Teeninduskool (School of Service)
High School Diploma -
Kadrina Secondary School
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