Adam Schihab

I was appointed as a group Pastry Chef by Sun Hotels and Resorts, which is owned and operated by Sun Travel. Sun Travel operates resorts, cruises and various other leading businesses within the Maldives and is the country's most highly reputed travel agency. I was based in the first Relais & Châteaux resort in Maldives (The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives). In November 2009, the property will become part of Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Collection and will be renamed Beach House Maldives. ( www.beachhousecolle

Reporting to: Executive Chef / Director food and Beverage Oversaw pastry and bakery Attended BO meetings Ensured delivery of defect-free products on time at 13 outlets Supervised 16 cooks/chefs + 4 trainee cooks Hired, trained and directed cooks/chefs Planned menus, assured quality control and minimized waste Managed inexperienced chefs /cooks

This position I reporting to Executive Pastry Chef Oversaw PM line: high-volume service of individually-crafted buffets Prepared multi-component, intricately-plated desserts for Porcini and Larmer, two signature restaurants Looked after main restaurant desserts and ensured that all ran smoothly pm Shift Looked after pastry shop & prepared last minute meals, cakes, pastries Ensured all cakes & desserts prepared according to hotel standards

P:re- Opened. Training and supervised pastry team Oversaw pastry and bakery and maintained portion control, designed menu presentations Developed desserts & wedding cakes to promote the resort Created dessert pastries as showpieces for many journals Set up pastry and bakery, did menu costing, etc.

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